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Sharing Ramadan<\/h1>

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Sharing Ramadan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Host Families and International Students come from all different cultures and backgrounds. This variety of life experience is a big part of what makes cultural exchange programs so exciting and enriching. Today we will discuss how to share in the observance of Ramadan as a Host Family or International Student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Ramadan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The observance of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam followed by Muslims. In order to better understand Ramadan, we can think of it as a time to practice self-discipline, self-control, and sacrifice. Overall, it is a time for prayer and reflection; a time for charity and generosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days. The dates vary from year to year as they are based on the cycles of the moon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eating and drinking (including water) is prohibited from dawn to sunset. However, the day’s fasting is offset by a pre-dawn meal called sehri<\/em> and a nightly meal called iftar<\/em> which occurs after sundown. Iftar is intended to be eaten in community and can therefore be celebrated with Muslims and non-Muslims alike. (Top tip: this evening meal is a beautiful and supportive way for non-Muslims to participate in the observance of Ramadan). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eid al-Fitr:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration of Eid al-Fitr (also commonly referred to as “Eid”) is one of the biggest celebrations in the Muslim calendar as it marks the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan. Eid is observed as a public holiday in many countries and often celebrated by feasting with family and friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramadan Greetings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can wish someone well during Ramadan in a number of ways, but here are two widely used greetings: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramadan Mubarak<\/em> – Blessed Ramadan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramadan Kareem<\/em> – Generous Ramadan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ramadan Dates: March 22 and ends April 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Host Families and International Students come from all different cultures and backgrounds. This variety of life experience is a big part of what makes exchange programs so exciting and enriching for all involved! Learning about differences in language, tradition and religion with someone you share a home with allows this exchange of cultures to happen in an even more intimate way. 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