For more than a quarter century the population of Muslim faithful in Kansas City has been rapidly increasing by way of immigration and conversions. The community grows throughout the metro but in KC Proper, the population has become a part of Northeast, East side & South side neighborhoods.
Accordingly, it's important for locals to understand more about the trending faith tradition . . . Credit to Northeast News community newspaper for sharing this report . . . Check the quote and more info:
"This year, the new lunar month will begin on March 1 and end on March 30. However, many Muslims begin Ramadan the evening prior, which will include celebrations commencing for many on Thursday, Feb. 28 this year, Executive Director of The Dialogue Institute Kansas City, Eyyup Esen shared in an interview.
"From dawn until sunset during this holy month, Muslims will complete dry fasting, which includes the abstinence from both food and drink, for 16 hours to focus on the appreciation of what they have."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Local Muslims Prepare for Month of Empathy and Celebration - Northeast News
Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief The History of Ramadan Ramadan is a 30-day period, commonly known as the "Holy Month" for those who practice Islamic faith throughout the world. This holy month tradition was first recognized in the year 622 A.D. within the Middle Eastern city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.
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