Eid al-Fitr marks the end of our holy month of Ramadan — a special occasion when we celebrate getting to the finish line with our 30-day spiritual journey of cleansing our souls from the burden we’ve been carrying all year round — and the beginning of our Eid celebrations (the Sunnah way). Having a special…
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These 3 Muslims Share Their Eid al-Fitr Traditions
As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims from all over the world start to look forward to celebrating the blessing of making it till the end of Ramadan through Eid al-Fitr, a one-to-three-day Islamic holiday depending on the country’s policies. The traditions of Eid al-Fitr can differ from one Muslim to another. For example, some…
8 Muslim Girl Readers Tell Us Their Ramadan Dating Stories
One of the reasons why Muslim women love Ramadan is that they get to meet with their sisters in mosques during night prayers. From married women coming with their children to single young ladies, everyone enjoys seeing other Muslim women making the most of their Ramadan. But, it goes without saying that it doesn’t end…
8 Essential Duas for Ramadan
Ramadan is a time of immense blessing and reward. It marks the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. For one whole month, Muslims devote themselves mind, body, and soul to purification and spiritual connection. Not only are many of us fasting during Ramadan, but we are also increasing our duas and good deeds, performing more…
ICYMI: This Game Is the Quranic Version of Wordle
The viral word game, Wordle, which has won the hearts of many and has become an internet sensation with over 2 million daily users, now has an Arabic version called Quranle. As the name suggests, this adaptation in the form of a website helps users learn Quranic Arabic, enhancing their knowledge of the Quranic text….
What Should I Do During Ramadan if I Have an Eating Disorder?
Disclaimer: This article is in no way meant to substitute for medical or mental health advice from a trained and educated mental health professional. Muslim Girl encourages those who need help to seek it, and encourages the use of resources such as therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and trained mental health professionals. You should never try…
3 Must-Know Duas for Anxiety
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4 Powerful Duas for Depression
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Why You Shouldn’t Miss Qiyam or Tahajjud During Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of worship. It’s a month to strengthen our connection with Allah and learn to love ourselves and Him even more than we already do and it comes exactly when we most need it to. And what better way to do all of those things than to spend our nights in Qiyam…
Why We Should All Strive for an Eco-Friendly Ramadan
What does it mean to be Khalifah? A ruler? And what’s the job of a Khalifah? To rule the earth? The word Khalifah is mentioned several times in the Quran. One time that is noticeable regarding the idea of our responsibility to care for the well-being of the planet is this verse from the Quran:…
Your Guide to Ramadan While Managing Mental Health Challenges
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10 Muslim Projects to Give Zakat and Sadaqah to
Ramadan is the month of fasting, worshiping, and giving sadaqah and zakat. One of the pillars of Islam, Muslims are obligated to give zakat during Ramadan. Every year, our community comes together to donate to Muslim projects and organizations that support underprivileged Muslims within the United States or across the world. And as our community…
Your Guide to Structuring Family-Friendly Activities For Ramadan and Eid
Why does my holiday need to look the same as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Easter? We only get to celebrate two days all year long, and what do we do? Go get a crescent moon tree? I understand that our kids are constantly exposed to and suffocated during the “most wonderful time of the year.”…
Ramadan 2022 Is Only Two Months Away. Are You Ready?
It’s our third year of Ramadan in a pandemic. Here are four tips to make the most of your Ramadan this year.
Watch: How to Pray Eid Prayer at Home
Eid Mubarak! 💜🥳✨ May Allah accept our month of Ramadan from us. If you’re not able to go to the masjid due to COVID restrictions or other reasons, you can still pray the Eid prayer and inshallah, gain its blessings. Watch the quick video above to learn how to pray Eid prayer at home. Eid…