Ramadan Central

The irony of fasting all day, claiming to empathize with the hungry, then overeating during Iftar. The dollars spent on lavish fast-breaking spreads and the calories consumed,. It’s an  indulgence that affects our relationship with Allah, our bodies, and our neighbors.

The beginning of the new year is usually considered a good time to set goals and make resolutions. Ramadan is even better. Since it’s for only one month versus one year, it’s easier to stick it out and really try to make the effort. Here are 10 suggested goals to set in Ramadan 2010.

For most Muslims, Ramadan is family time. You get up together, eat Iftar together, pray together, etc. But what if you don't have your family near you? Here are a couple of ideas for single Muslims.

Feeling down and de-motivated about Ramadan? Not feeling the Ramadan spirit yet? Here are eight ideas on how to boost spirituality during Ramadan and ways to make it a memorable one Insha Allah.

As Ramadan is a great opportunity to share Islam so the response to Ramadan Mubarak is, its values of spirituality, generosity, and kindness with others, especially neighbors. Here are eight practical ways to do that. 

Why to Muslims fast? Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan to develop God consciousness, self-control and willpower. They want to become closer to God through this act of worship (fasting).

A comprehensive sheet about Ramadan Facts for teachers and educators in public schools published by Council on Islamic Education.