The true reality of celebrating Ramadan at Hamline

Entering Ramadan at a predominantly white institution comes with challenges that many of my peers don’t realize exist. While fasting from sunrise to sunset is often the most visible aspect of Ramadan, it is far from the only one. Ramadan is about change, discipline, prayer, community and reflection.
One of the biggest challenges is constantly having to explain what Ramadan is, why I’m not eating, and yes — “not even water.” The question itself isn’t offensive, but…