Muslims begin the month of Ramadan
There are 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. Michigan has nearly 300,000 Muslims. The month of Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic and lunar calendar. It marks the time Muslims fast between dawn to dusk for 29-30 days, depending on the moon sighting to begin and end the month. Muslims participate in other forms of worship too.
Muslims fast, pray and read Quran during Ramadan
Al-Maghrib instructor and community leader Imam Suleiman Hani tells WDET’s Nargis Rahman, create of the Saa Nasta Newsletter, that Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and reading Quran. He says non-Muslims can greet Muslims with “Ramadan Mubarak,” which means "have a blessed Ramadan,” and be mindful when they are fasting. They can also join in on fasting or attending Islamic Centers to learn more about the month. Listen to the interview here.
Dearborn hosts Ramadan Nights
The City of Dearborn and the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority paired up to bring Ramadan food trucks and activities in the city between Thursday-Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The activities will take place on West Village Drive between Mason and Monroe Streets until April 21. Check out that story here.
Here are places to get suhoor or iftar
If you’re looking for places to have suhoor, before fasting for the day, or break your fast for iftar, here’s a list of places in Eater Detroit of places to try around Metro Detroit. During the month, many businesses open later, remain open until later hours during the night and serve specialized foods.