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An look into the holiest month in Islamic culture

An look into the holiest month in Islamic culture

Nawal Samdani April 5, 2023
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the most sacred time for Muslims. This year, Ramadan will take place from the evening of March 22 to the evening of April 20. During this month, Muslims observe a daily fast from dawn until sunset. This month is also filled with worship, service, communal gathering and spiritual development. Fasting is seen as an act of worship to gain further closeness with God as well as a form of spiritual disciple and a means to empathize with those less fortunate.

Ramadan begins, offers time of reflection for many

Tahyia Alvi April 14, 2022

By: Tahyia Alvi Staff-Writer    As the ninth month of the Muslim calender has begun, the holy month of Ramadan has also started for more than two billion Muslims across the globe.     Ramadan...

Supporting those in Ramadan

Ashley Rose April 14, 2022

By: Ashley Rose Photographer/Staff-Writer    Ramadan, a Holy month, is a four-week period of spiritual growth for Muslims. During this period, participating Muslims abstain from physical...

SGA preps for elections, IU Day

SGA preps for elections, IU Day

Mira Costello April 14, 2022

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor    With the semester winding down, the Student Government Association met on April 8 to discuss their upcoming elections, new appointments, programming...

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