Muslims from all over the world have started to observe the holy month of Ramadan on Friday. It’s a time when Muslims spend their time in prayer, self-reflection and fasting from sunrise to sunset.
But this year people won’t be able to attend large gatherings or meet in mosques due to COVID-19. As a result, one Nova Scotian has created a virtual support group to discuss topics on what it means to be a Muslim living here in the 21st century. “Ramadan in the past has been filled with going to family members’ houses and hanging out with friends, to be able to sit together and talk about how we’re feeling and how our days are going,” said Aisha Abawajy, founder of the Progressive Muslim Support group.