Observing Ramadan, a monthlong ritual of fasting, is one of the five “Pillars of Islam.” But not every Muslim experiences Ramadan the same way. As this year's commemoration comes to a close on Saturday, I've been thinking about what my move to the U.S. from Pakistan taught me about Ramadan, myself, my family and our community.
My earliest memories of Ramadan are in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. For one month, Muslims do not eat or drink from daybreak to sundown.
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