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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Looking Back On Ramadan

The All-American cross country road trip brings several things to mind: good friends, rock and roll, bad food, musty motels, gorgeous views, and the occasional breakdown. What probably doesn't normally come to mind is the Islamic month of Ramadan. However, two intrepid Muslim kids recently took Ramadan on the road, determined to explore

I recently discovered this two adventurous praying bloggers who undertook for the third year in a row an incredible journey and are traveling to 30 mosques in 30 days. Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq are two young voyagers who came up with the concept of showing the world Ramadan through American eyes. The guys crossed the United States while fasting, blogging, taking pictures, and listening to the stories of inspiring American citizens and immigrants alike.

This Ramadan, they are praying across the United States, beginning in Alaska and spending the last day before Eid-al-Fitr in none other than New York City. Flanked by reporters from CNN and the quirkiest Muslims the US has to offer, the Personally, we love the photo essays the boys put together.

Hope everyone had a great Eid this year!

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