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Learn About! Holidays Series: Ramadan

Virtual Series
2021-04-12 00:00:00 2021-04-12 23:59:00 America/New_York Learn About! Holidays Series: Ramadan Virtual Program -

Monday, April 12
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Add to Calendar 2021-04-12 00:00:00 2021-04-12 23:59:00 America/New_York Learn About! Holidays Series: Ramadan Learn about holidays in different cultures in this fun series! March 28- Holi April 12- Ramadan Virtual Program -

Learn about holidays in different cultures in this fun series! March 28- Holi April 12- Ramadan

Check our online calendar and resources to learn more about other cultures in this exploration of holidays. Find out about celebrations like Holi and Ramadan with information about the holiday, games, and videos. This is a great chance to learn about other cultures while having fun doing it. 

Ramadan

Summary:
Ramadan is a sacred, holy month for Muslims all around the world. In the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and pray to become closer to Allah. It has been celebrated for 14 centuries as the month in which Muhammad first received revelations of the Quran. During Ramadan, Muslims eat a meal known as suhoor before the fajr prayer. From that time until sunset, they do not eat any food or drink water. At sunset, they typically break their fast with dates and eat a meal known as iftar. Mosques host large iftars for communities and the poor. During Ramadan, Muslims are to refrain from physical pleasures and listening to music. The end of this holy month is celebrated over a course of three days called Eid al-Fitr.

Online Videos to Learn More:

Books to Learn More:

Library Databases to Learn More: https://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/digitallibrary.aspx

  • Academic Onefile Select
    • This database has lots of articles on the health benefits and effects of fasting in Ramadan. It also has specific studies on fasting during COVID-19. There is quite a few articles on fasting during Ramadan with diabetes. This database would be good to look at if you want to research health effects of Ramadan.
  • The World Almanac for Kids Online
    • This database teaches the basics and fundamentals of Ramadan in a kid-friendly manner. There are articles about what Ramadan is and why it is celebrated. There are also lots of readings on foods eaten during Ramadan. This database is great younger kids to learn about Ramadan.
  • US NEWSSTREAM
    • This database has a lot of articles on Ramadan in politics. There are some readings on Ramadan in countries where there are wars such as Libya and Iraq. This database is great for people interested in Ramadan in politics.

Ramadan Activities:

Bull Run Library
Phone: 703-792-4500
Fax: 703-792-4520
Branch manager
Gregg Grunow
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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