Ramadan has arrived, and this year, along with a lot of uncertainty for many of us. The Family & Youth Institute (FYI) conducted a survey to better understand the spiritual and community needs of Muslim Americans during this Ramadan. Based on these
Decorate for Ramadan with Family
Ramadan is the time to exercise self-control and show compassion towards the less fortunate. But getting the kids excited about Ramadan can be quite challenging, especially when they are not fasting along with the other members of the family. So
Making this an Eid to Remember – Celebrating in the time of COVID-19
By Sameera Ahmed, PhD and Sarrah AbuLughod, MA Growing up, the last few days of Ramadan in our household were always a flurry of activity. Whether we were quickly baking one last batch of cookies for the neighbors, putting the
Keeping up the Giving Tradition
Keeping up the Giving Tradition in a COVID-19 Ramadan By Alaa Mohammad Shareef, BA How can I give back to others and my community if I still can’t leave my house?! This is a question that many of us may
Mental Illness and Ramadan – a unique challenge
As Sofia partakes in fasting during Ramadan this year, her biggest challenge is far different from that of the majority of Muslims. “Most of my friends will be struggling with keeping their energy levels up, or making sure they pray
Encouraging Family Traditions in Ramadan
Family togetherness during Ramadan is especially important for parents of young children and adolescents. Children’s early experiences of Ramadan informs the feeling and memories they associate with this blessed month throughout their lives. Creating family traditions to get children excited
Workplace Productivity in Ramadan (infographic)
Fostering Inclusion – How Educators can Help Students Navigate Anti-Muslim Bias
Imagine being afraid to rummage in your backpack on a crowded bus, or worrying about how to explain your holidays to your classmates, or wondering if your friends are whispering about your head scarf — and then imagine trying to
Ramadan Readiness – Growing in Ramadan as a Whole Family (Video)
Ready, Set, Ramadan! “It is critical that we not just benefit and develop as individuals in the upcoming blessed month, but that we do so as a family.” The Family and Youth Institute Community Educators, Duaa Haggag and Nadeem Siddiqi
30 Days of Ramadan Crafts – Roundup
I have really enjoyed doing the 30 Days of Ramadan Crafts Project. Yes it has been tiring and hard work putting all the posts together, but my children have really enjoyed being involved with all of the crafts. In this post