[DEOC] Sharing message and resources- Ramadan Mubarak!

Thu Mar 23 08:26:58 PDT 2023

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On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 8:01 AM Fisher, D'andre via DEOC <deoc at lists.ctc.edu>
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> *Sharing message to OUR community from our beloved faculty member Zahra at
> South Seattle College:*
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> Salaam Everyone,
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> I hope this message finds you all well and with a well-deserved break on
> the horizon. Ramadan starts *TODAY! Thursday, March 23, 2023,* for most
> Muslims, and I wanted to re-share a resource
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teachingwhilemuslim.org%2Fteacher-blog%2F2020%2F4%2F18%2Framadan-considerations-for-teachers-during-distance-learning%3Frq%3Dramadan&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9nhD4hk%2FXLcIWpJGJQEybzRrIhPXYf1p6UUA3TDPFDs%3D&reserved=0>
> that might be helpful. Some takeaways that I found especially helpful are:
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>    - "An easy way to make your Muslim students feel connected is to wish
>    them a 'Ramadan Kareem' or 'Ramadan Mubarak' which both loosely translates
>    to 'Have a Blessed Ramadan.'
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>    - "Students who are fasting are going to be exhausted. Not only is
>    this still a pandemic, but it is a tradition for families to wake up before
>    dawn to have a meal before beginning the fast (known as suhoor), and it is
>    a tradition for some to also stay up late praying with their families.
>    Since Muslims are no longer able to pray together in a Masjid, students
>    might be spending even more time in front of a screen for virtual worship
>    activities, in addition to their virtual learning."
>    - "Prayer is important for Muslims all year round, and praying on time
>    is also incredibly important, especially during Ramadan. Some families
>    might want to pray together during the day because they are at home, even
>    if students are expected by their teachers to be in a virtual class. You
>    can look up the prayer times
>    <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.islamicfinder.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zpoq6Qopu%2Bc3u65FB3l3%2BE2qs%2B3bSvX%2ByMwhiD3Qd5k%3D&reserved=0>
>    in your area and allow your students to miss a few minutes of virtual
>    learning during those times if they wish to pray."
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>    - "It might also be helpful if you avoided lessons or class activities
>    that revolved around food, eating, or drinking during the month of Ramadan
>    as well."
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>    - Students and colleagues may be celebrating the Eid-al-Fitr April
>    21-23. Eid is a time of celebration with family, friends, and community.
>    There is communal prayers, feasting, new clothes, mendhi (henna)
>    application, and joy to be had in this time.
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> Ramadan is a time many Muslims look forward to because these days are
> focused on compassion, community, and connection to Allah. This month is
> not just about abstaining from food and drink but also taking time to do
> some deep self-reflection to deepen one's empathy, patience, honesty, and
> charity. Personally, my daughter is excited to try fasting for a full day
> again for her this year. My son is excited for the end of Ramadan
> celebration of Eid (April 21-23) and the gift$ that come with it. I always
> find this a time to re-center.
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> Thank you in advance for helping your students have a wonderful Ramadan.
> Here are some additional resources for information, readings, and ways of
> supporting the Muslim community during this time.
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> *Digital Ramadan:* https://www.digitalramadan.com/resources
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalramadan.com%2Fresources&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sDeim6OlCKkv570SN%2BCnsG6SYOMW283N6Txh%2BqVF%2B6U%3D&reserved=0>
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> *How Teachers Can Support Students During Ramadan:*
> https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/column-teachers-can-support-students-ramadan
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Feducation%2Fcolumn-teachers-can-support-students-ramadan&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2aZUGk83ouO58B4qHYpeJF2Mimlq928Gd54u4aUB5Js%3D&reserved=0>
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> *Ramadan’s history in America:*
> http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/06/ramadan-american-tradition-201462714534443176.html
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aljazeera.com%2Findepth%2Fopinion%2F2014%2F06%2Framadan-american-tradition-201462714534443176.html&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2X35Xn3HcaqnkaLp2EgHSVa3RpY7SOZEe6Ql6KKL%2FGs%3D&reserved=0>
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> *History of Ramadan:* http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/ramadan
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.history.com%2Ftopics%2Fholidays%2Framadan&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fuWiJauDcnxSU5uzW%2FzEDHUK4y8hoxR2KBdXN0fA9sI%3D&reserved=0>
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> *Testing and Fasting:*
> https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/05/14/colleges-try-accommodate-muslim-students-fasting-ramadan
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidehighered.com%2Fnews%2F2019%2F05%2F14%2Fcolleges-try-accommodate-muslim-students-fasting-ramadan&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce192ab3e84ef4f99888708db2a4eb9f6%7C02d8ff38d7114e31a9156cb5cff788df%7C0%7C0%7C638150289955477184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PwmU5kKaGzqDc3hBtf3W9NKrtm5AsuRdQfsMGdIZ6m0%3D&reserved=0>
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> *Ramadan Mubarak! *
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> *Warm regards,*
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> *Zahra*
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> Shan-e-Zahra Alavi(she/her)
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> Faculty, Transitional Studies
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> South Seattle College
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> 6000 16th Ave SW.
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> Seattle, WA 98106
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> (206) 934-6964
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> zahra.alavi at seattlecolleges.edu
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> *“Some people only ask others to do something. I believe that, why should
> I wait for someone else? Why don’t I take a step and move forward?” -
> Malala Yousafzai*
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> *D’Andre Fisher,** (he, him, beloved community)*
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> *Seattle Colleges associate vice chancellor *
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