To the Editor:
Ramadan is known worldwide as the month of fasting for Muslims, but to me, it’s worth much more than not eating all day. Ramadan helps me meet goals on a spiritual level; ones I thought would be unachievable. Ramadan is a tool that helps me attain nearness to God. This holy month is like a treasure map, guiding us back onto the right path if we had gone astray. The fasting portion of Ramadan is performed to raise awareness for the people who don’t get food on their plates every night. While fasting, we realize how tough of a time they must go through just to survive. Also, while fasting, we sacrifice food and we replace that loss of nutrients with spiritual food or nutrients. We take this opportunity to get closer to God and befriend Him. Ramadan isn’t just focused around fasting. Ramadan, to me, is the perfect lifestyle.
Fazeela Wadan, age 14
Fairfax