The holiest month in the Muslim calendar begins the weekend of March 10. This is what NPR readers will be praying for.
Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, begins around March 10, based on the sighting of the new moon. During this time, Muslims celebrate the month in which God revealed the first verses of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad. Those who observe Ramadan will fast from sun-up to sundown.
Hundreds of readers included prayers for peace in other areas of the world as well. Many called for the release of all hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. Zuhaira Razzack of Houston, Texas, wants her children to"achieve success, happiness, love, security, and fulfillment in their lives and to maintain bonds of family, friendship and community." Sana Shaikh of Marlboro, N.J., wants her children to"grow up as kind, giving and helpful human beings to their communities and world.
"This Ramadan, I'm grateful for my life, my loved ones, my community, and my country," Nas Kazi of Yorba Linda, Calif., said."I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the ability to overcome any obstacles that may be in my future. I am also aware that many people around the world do not enjoy the same opportunities and their challenges are dire compared to what I endure.
"It feels wrong to be comfortable and enjoying life with my family while there are people out there who are starving and getting bombed at the same time," Natasha Kha of Newton, Mass., said."While fasting, I will be thinking about what the kids in Gaza go through while they are hungry. Yet it won't be the same because I will get to break my fast while they cannot."Many readers in America extended prayers to U.S.
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