Ramadan: An Insider's View

On the recommendation of our new interim director, Dr. Lucinda Mosher, I visited the website "ReadtheSpirit." As I was wandering through the maze of materials and links provided for individuals and communities interested in interfaith development, I came across first hand accounts of Muslims fasting this Ramadan. In this week's showcase, a young girl of eight years discusses her thoughts and feelings about the most important holiday for Muslims. In a refreshing account, she shares her uncertainties about fasting, her thoughts on what the holiday is about, what she likes the best about this particular holiday, and the activities they engage in.

This showcase provides another dimension and an insider view on what Ramadan is all about. Instead of reading about Ramadan practices in books and from adults, Danya's voice offers an unique opportunity to learn about the holiday through a different and a younger perspective.