What is Ramadan? Who observes it, and how does it work? We asked our friend Afnan to explain the basics and tell us what Ramadan means to her.

We’re all about gathering Muslims and Christians together in ways that foster relationship, and Ramadan is a great time to do that. Our Muslim friends are already gathering many evenings throughout the month to break their fasts together, and they often invite us into their space to share this meal with them. Sometimes Christians are hesitant about the idea, though, perhaps fearing the unknown or not wanting to appear supportive of another religion. So here are a few reasons I think it’s important and valuable for Christians to attend an Iftar meal during Ramadan.

Ramadan is coming to a close, and that means it's time to celebrate Eid. If you're not familiar with  Islamic holidays, you may have heard of Eid, but there are two holidays referred to by the word, so it can be confusing. Here are the basics. 

During Ramadan you’ll hear a lot of talk about “Iftar.” But what exactly is Iftar? Here’s a short explainer.