For 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide, Ramadan commemorates the annual fasting season from March 23 to April 21, depending on the sighting of the moon. The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and is observed through fasting, prayers and good deeds. At DePaul, the United Muslims Moving Ahead (UMMA) group.
As we approach the return of student loan payments, dozens of American Muslim groups have come forward with a solution that stems from the values of their faith: canceling interest.
DePaul has two on campus sacred spaces to gather, celebrate and collaborate but students faith leaders say it’s underused. There are two interfaith sacred spaces on campus: One on the first floor of the Lincoln Park Student Center and the other on the 11th floor of the Loop DePaul Center. These spaces provide space.