It's Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. Here's a guide for non-Muslims.
There are about 7.6 billion people in the world. And around 24% of them — 1.8 billion — are fasting from sunup to sundown. Every day. For an entire month.But what if you're not a Muslim — just a caring, considerate person. Is there anything you should do so you don't come across as insensitive to your fasting friends in the US during Ramadan?People are also reading… 1. You can totally eat in front of us ...
4. ... but you can join us for IftarIftar is the breaking of the fast after sundown. We like to make it a big communal meal. You should come. 7. We'll still go for coffee with you ...No, we can't drink. Not even water. But we'll walk with you if you want to take a break.
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