Are you ready for Ramadan?
Ramadan is right around the corner. For many of us who grew up observing the month of fasting and prayer, we anticipate this month with some preparation or excitement (perhaps both). But for many mothers, it’s a time of mentally preparing for a month of caring for ourselves and others.
Check out this piece by guest writer Durdana Rahman from last year, in which she provides some tips on getting into the mindset for Ramadan, scheduled for the eve of Feb. 17-March 19.
If you’re looking for a list of commonly eaten foods in Bengali homes during Ramadan, check out this list here.
Other headlines:
The City of Hamtramck has elevated lead levels in the city’s drinking water, affecting over 22,000 residents. People are recommended to get their faucets checked if installed prior to 2014. People have also been advised to use filters, filter cold water, and then boil it if needed for cooking. For those who do not have filters, run the water for at least 30 seconds or longer prior to use. There are no safe levels of lead. Senator Stephanie Chang shared a post on how to reduce lead.
Fire destroys nearly 450 homes and displaces over 2,000 in Cox Bazaar, home to Rohingya refugees.
Biman Bangladesh flights resume to Pakistan after 14 years.
Hamtramck High School students are planning a peaceful walkout against ICE on February 6th.
CAIR Michigan is hosting a Know Your Rights presentation in Warren today. They’ve shared this KYR information on their Facebook page.
Hamtramck Bazaar is hosting an Eid Mela on February 6-8.
