it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

and true, some loathe this time for the long fasts, grumbling bellies and dry mouth, but i love this holy month of ramadhan.

it’s such blessed month and a fun, community-filled time. with the girls growing up as fast as they are we are setting the trend for what this time of year will mean to them going forward and i want them to always be excited for its onset and to eventually understand its significance.

“you fast for the whole month straight, that’s cray!”

i know many of you might not know much about it, so if you have any questions at all, just ask. like, “wait, what? you can’t drink any water at all?” (no.) and “you fast for the whole month straight, that’s cray!” (no no, that would be cray! just from dusk till dawn. it’s totally safe and doable.)

no question is too small or big. for now you can brush up on some background info here.

may it be blessed and full of connections.

and for all of those who do know a bit about this month. may it be blessed, full of connections with your community, your family, your body, mind, spirit, book, and most importantly, your Lord.

ameen.

oh, and just a reminder of the mercy and acceptance that this month is all about is a poem by rumi, to just come, as you are to this feast. you are welcome.