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 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...
by Natasha Saya | Feb 12, 2024
Join us again this year as we partner with Rockwell and Bethany YMCAs and the Bethany Public Library to host our Newcomer Eid Festival for refugee and resettled families in Oklahoma City! This is our second year partnering with YMCA as we cohost our newly settled...
by Natasha Saya | Feb 12, 2024
Join us for CAIR Oklahoma’s Annual Day of Service at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 23rd! Every year during the month of Ramadan, CAIR Oklahoma organizes a day of service at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma where Okie...
