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Gulf muslims almost had a 28-day Ramadan this year
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Aziz Poonawalla
Arguably there is more drama surrounding when Eid starts than when Ramadan starts, because after a month of fasting the issue is a little more urgent 🙂 This year was no different, but there was added drama in the Gulf region due to a startling near-admission of error from the Saudi religious authorities. It seems…
Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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Aziz Poonawalla
What is notable about this year’s remarks are the specifics in terms of dollar amounts. This isn’t likely to change anyone’s mind, but I think that it does show a responsiveness to the criticism. Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world.…
a quote for Eid ul Fitr (Nelson Mandela)
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Aziz Poonawalla
The season of Eid is upon us, and I’d like to share this quote from Nelson Mandela that came my way early this morning: “There is nothing like returning to a place unchanged to find the ways you yourself have changed.” What a wonderful sentiment. On Eid, we fully return to the routines of normal…
Remember Oak Creek – 1 year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting
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Aziz Poonawalla
Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of the Sikh Temple shootings near Milwaukee, in which 6 members of the Sikh community were killed. Here’s a short film in memoriam of the victims: Also, see this excellent buzzfeed article titled, “a Year later and Barely Remembered“.
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