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 Samson Tamijani | Channel 2 News Oklahoma | Apr 4, 2024 | In The News
STILLWATER, Okla. — One woman told 2 News she’s upset after she got a knock on her door by FBI agents who wanted to ask about her social media posts. Political lecturer and Stillwater resident Rolla Abdeljawad said three people in plain clothes presented...
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 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...
