by Luisa Clausen | The O'Colly | Apr 5, 2024 | In The News
In elementary school, Reem Mansy found a special place to spend her lunch hour during Ramadan: the library. Mansy grew up in Stillwater, but her family is from Egypt. The fifth-year architecture student has watched and celebrated Ramadan for as long as she can...
by Adam Soltani | Mar 13, 2024 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 3/13/2024) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations Oklahoma Chapter (CAIR-OK) will hold its Tenth Annual Ramadan Iftar with Elected Leaders this Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at Coles Garden in Oklahoma City. SEE: 2024 Ramadan Iftar with our...
by Adam Soltani | Mar 12, 2024
Welcome to the Ramadan Toolkit presented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, CAIR is dedicated to supporting Muslim employees and students in navigating requests for time off and accommodations during this...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Mar 9, 2024 | In The News
For several Oklahoma City Muslim groups, Ramadan is not only a holy month of fasting, but also a time of community outreach. Ramadan begins at sundown on Sunday, March 10, and the first day of fasting is Monday, March 11. It is one of the five pillars, or obligations,...
by Adam Soltani | The Oklahoman | Mar 9, 2024 | Blog
Fasting, particularly for a new Muslim, can be a jarring experience. Imagine voluntarily giving up all food and drink — including the caffeinated beverages we rely on to keep us in motion — during sunlight hours for 30 days straight! Most of us, void of the faith...
