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The prayer room for Muslim students that are observing Ramadan April 9. The creation of this space is one of the ways that Park is trying to support the Muslim students at Park.

Park creates amenities to support Muslim students

Serena Bovee, Staffer April 18, 2024

Ramadan has come and gone, as the celebration started on March 10 and ended on April 9. Ramadan is a month spent fasting from sunrise to sunset by people of the Islamic faith as a commemoration of Muhammad's...

Ramadan impact on students

Ramadan impact on students

Nafisa Kahin March 31, 2023

It’s that time of the year, Ramadan Kareem for all Muslims around the world. When it comes to Ramadan, it’s not just fasting — which is no eating or drinking — you also have to continue to pray...

COVID-19 lockdown restricts practice of religion

COVID-19 lockdown restricts practice of religion

Isra Mohamed April 27, 2020

During these unprecedented times with COVID-19, it has been difficult for Muslim families like mine. In our religion, many people go to the mosque to pray everyday and spend time worshipping God. The lockdown...

A group of Muslim students gather each day in the Dakota Foyer to pray duhur, the required noon prayer. A new location was recently chosen by staff which has given students an area to pray during the school day.

Ramadan season rolls around for Muslim students of Park

Riyan Said and Mushtak Barqab June 2, 2019

As we leave winter behind and the Park student body gears for April showers and May flowers, a select minority prepares for something else: Ramadan. According to HowStuffWorks, Ramadan is a Muslim...

Staff Editorial: Park’s Prom timing error inexcusable

Staff Editorial: Park’s Prom timing error inexcusable

April 16, 2019

How can we call ourselves a “caring, diverse community” — as the district does in its mission statement — if we are an exclusive one? By originally scheduling Prom on Ramadan, the administration...

Prom to be moved to accommodate Ramadan

Yonit Krebs April 10, 2019

When the administration announced during sixth period Prom was changed to May 4, junior Ayan Ali was overjoyed. “I’m more than excited. I have been wanting this since January, I believe, now, we’ve...

Echo investigating Prom, Ramadan date conflict

April 10, 2019

Echo reporters are currently investigating the date conflict between Prom and Ramadan. We will publish a story as soon as our initial reporting concludes. We will continue to investigate as events progress....

Sophomores Aisha Abdi and Ainee Mohamud enjoy lunch the week leading up to Ramadan. Those participating will not be able to eat or drink from dawn to dusk throughout the holiday.

Ramadan to occur week before finals

Hadeal Rizeq May 24, 2017

Every year, freshman Zahra Mohamed looks forward to the Muslim holiday, Ramadan, but worries academics and finals will make things difficult. “I love Ramadan. I’m kind of excited that Ramadan is...

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