• A Ramadan Odyssey: Fasting in Space

    Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is honoured by Muslims as the holiest month of the year. It is the month of worship, humility, solidarity, and introspection characterised by practising fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam, during the daylight hours.

    For centuries Muslims have relied on the rising and setting […]

  • What Does the Iftar Table Look Like? Delicacies from 10 countries

    Fasting during the month of Ramadan forms one of the 5 essential pillars of the Islamic faith. It’s a month of reflection and building a stronger relationship with Allah (the Arabic name for God). An important part of Ramadan is fasting from sunup to sundown. Muslims all over the world have a morning meal Suhoor […]

  • What Should You Do if your Colleague is Fasting at Work?

    Fasting during the month of Ramadan is among the Five pillars that form the foundation of the Islamic faith. This year, Muslims around the world started observing the holy month of Ramadan on March 23rd. This means that it’s more than likely your Muslim co-workers will be spending their daylight hours abstaining from eating, drinking, […]

  • Why muslims celebrate Ramadan and Eid?

    The Islamic calendar consists of 12 months or 345-355 days a year. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar Ramadan, is one of the holiest of the year. During this month the followers of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) all over the world observe a time of fasting, prayer, community, and reflection.

    It’s during Ramadan that the […]

  • A desert flower who meets cultural diversity

    A True Story of Waris Dirie
    Cultural diversity occurs in many different situations in life because we are grown up with different beliefs, traditions, norms, and values. The movie “Desert Flower” from 2009, based on a true story, tells a story about an African girl named Waris Dirie that meets cultural diversity – and experiences cultural […]