6 Things Non Muslims May Not Know About Ramadan

The following personal accounts are excerpts from Theresa Corbin’s article, originally shared by Pilarit with credit to About Islam. Read the full article on About Islam.

Personal accounts

Fasting for 30 day! No one can survive that!’ Was my first reaction when I found out David was going to start fasting last Ramadan. I was kinda worried. But then I learned a bit more about the month of Ramadan (thank you, Google) and saw how well David handled his classwork and fasting. He even aced one tough exam that I didn’t do so well on. When all was said and done, I was embarrassed by my [initial] reaction.” – Sammy Gaillard

During my sister’s first Ramadan, I was scared to be around her during the day. I thought she would end up pitching a fit after a long day without food or water. But I was so shocked at how patient she was. She was actually nicer! I was super impressed with her and her new faith. And now I look forward to Ramadan with her especially because she makes amazing meals every evening.” -Shannon Murphy

“I felt immense relief when I first read about the fasting of Ramadan and found out that my husband didn’t have to fast because of his health. That was until I realized that my husband felt left out. He even mourned the Ramadan experience. I decided to help him by encouraging him to give up other things that he could safely abstain from. This abstinence really helped him feel more connected to his new community and to the holy month.”- Jenny Ramirez

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