Ramadan

A woman and a hijab and a man stand close together over a kitchen sink, surrounded by ingredients and tools for cooking. Streamers with stars, lanterns, and moons spin, out of focus in the foreground.

Community

PHOTOS: Colorado Muslims Adjust Holy Rituals To Safely Remain Connected To Faith, Each Other During Second Ramadan In Pandemic Times

Adam Rayes

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan will end next week, on May 12. This is the second time Muslims have observed this month during the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Last time, many mosques closed their doors to ensure the safety of their community. KUNC spoke to mosque leaders to find out more about how their congregations are handling the unique observance of Ramadan this year.

News

Colorado's Faith Communities Adapt to Coronavirus

Colorado Edition

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Right now, holidays, religious or otherwise, are being celebrated differently because of the state’s stay at home order and concerns over people…

Business

Lawsuit Alleging JBS Discrimination Against Muslim Employees Will Proceed

Luke Runyon

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A federal lawsuit that alleges Greeley-based meatpacking company JBS USA engaged in wide-scale discrimination against Muslim employees is heading to…

Mohamed Godb works at Paradise Juices in a Cairo suburb. One way Egyptians are trying to beat the heat this Ramadan season is breaking the fast by drinking fresh juice.

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Egyptians Break Fast, Beat Heat At The Same Time

Kimberly Adams

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The Islamic holiday of Ramadan is taking place during an especially hot and humid season in Egypt. Long accustomed to triple-digit temperatures, Egyptians are turning to a favorite custom for relief from the heat: drinking fresh fruit juice after a fast.