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Islamic Observances

We celebrate with our Islamic sisters and brothers.

Ramadan Karim by Emuishere Peliculas / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Ramadan

The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is Ramadan. In 2022, Ramadan is celebrated from April March 22nd to April 21st. We join our Muslin brothers and sisters in prayer, we honor their fast with mindful eating and drinking, and we hold this month as holy. ...
Hajj by Bilal Randeree / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Hajj

The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.The word Hajj means “to intend a journey” which speaks not only to the pilgrim’s journey but also to the Pilgrim’s intention and will.The Hajj re-enacts the farewell pilgrimage of the Prophet Muhammad. Pilgrims pray for forgiveness and mercy....