Wendy Díaz

Can it be? Is it true? Has the month of Ramadan already reached its halfway point? The literal fast pace of Ramadan can sometimes make it difficult to slow down and reflect.

Ramadan is the perfect time for a spiritual reset. During this sacred month, we deepen our connection with Allah through fasting, extra acts of worship, and engaging with the Quran and our community. Beyond its spiritual benefits, fasting also offers advantages for physical health.

The year 2025 has just begun, marked in its first weeks by terrorist attacks around the United States, blizzards sweeping through the Midwest, and wildfires erupting in Los Angeles, leaving homelessness and desperation in their wake.

Last school year, I was invited as a guest speaker at my child's Islamic school for Career Day. The administration asked me to join a panel with two other parents to discuss my work as a writer.