Early on the morning of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the month of Ramadan, I was awakened … More
Category: RamadaninDC
Eid Mubarak! Praying Outside Washington’s FedEx Field
Eid Mubarak to all! Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed day even as we feel the pangs of the … More
Ramadan in DC | Tarawih Prayer at the University of Maryland at College Park
The Dar us Salaam community in College Park, Md has lost the use of its musalla for large events like Friday prayer, Eid, and tarawih. … More
Ramadan in DC | Islamic Society of Washington’s Newly Renovated Mosque
Silver Spring, Md The Islamic Society of Washington (ISWA) was founded primarily by Muslim immigrants from Guyana and Trinidad. I’ve … More
Ramadan in DC | Hurricane Irene’s Aftermath
Annapolis, Maryland What a week, this Ramadan came in gently like lamb and appears to be going out with a … More
Ramadan in DC | Muslim Community Center | A Surprisingly Mixed Bag
The Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring, Md was either the very first or second mosque I visited after my … More
Ramadan in DC | A Shout of Profanity in the Dark
Last night in Annapolis, Md During Ramadan it’s not unusual to be up late. Last night, as I walked down … More
Ramadan in DC | Islamic Heritage Center Tarawih | A Room Without A View
Thankfully, I haven’t prayed here so this photo was submitted by a dear friend who prays here regularly. This is … More
Ramadan in DC | A Simple but Elegant Iftar
Iftar at a friend’s home This past Wednesday, a small group of sisters and I gathered at a friend’s home … More
Ramadan in DC | Friday Prayer with Dar us Salaam Community
Safi Khan, the imam of the Dar us Salaam community leading Friday prayers at the Knights of Columbus in College … More
