Celebrating Ramadan the healthy, well-hydrated way!

Jul. 31, 2012
Yvonne Maffei is the publisher of My Halal Kitchen — a great resource for figuring out how to follow halal and eat healthy. But her own story, of converting to Islam just prior to the events of September 2001, is also worth noting.

A cure for cultural indigestion!

Jul. 13, 2012
The cultural fare is flying fast and furious this weekend, from the Taste of Chicago to Pitchfork Music Fest. Weekender cuts through the fat to find you some meaty good times.

Reflections of Ramadan from childhood

Aug. 29, 2011
For the past month, Muslims around the world have been fasting in observance of Ramadan, abstaining from food and water during daylight hours.

A Ramadan story of two faiths bound in friendship

Aug. 21, 2011
It's Ramadan, the month-long holiday when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk as a way to cleanse the soul and reflect on their relationship with God.

Chicago area Muslims push for a 'green' Ramadan

Aug. 2, 2011
Chicago-area Muslims say they've got an additional focus during the holy month of Ramadan - the environment.Officials with the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago launched several green initiatives Monday, the first day of the Islamic month marked by fasting and p