Muslim faith

July 27, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

From Mecca to Montgomery County: Local Nonprofit Recreates Muslim Hajj in Sandy Spring

All of the essential rituals of Hajj – a demonstration of the solidarity of Muslim people that takes place in Mecca, Saudia Arabia – were brought to Montgomery County in the form of a drive-through in Sandy Spring on Sunday. The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims attempt to make at least […]

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May 30, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Montgomery County Hosts Ramadan Iftar Celebration

Montgomery County hosted an annual Ramadan Iftar celebration. Ramadan is when Muslims fast and observe other restraints during daylight hours – it’s a time of worship to concentrate on their faith. Iftar is the meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan. Ramadan is observed by more than one billion Muslims worldwide, that includes more than 70 […]

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