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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Students scooping food out of dishes before the poetry night started.

Arab Expressions highlights Arabic poetry and music in Arab Heritage Month

April 12, 2022

After eating Arab cuisine and listening to musician Ronnie Malley play the oud on stage, Northwestern’s Middle Eastern and North African Student Association shared Arabic-based poems with each other...

A table of men sit around a table and talk. Empty water bottles sit in front of them.

Community members celebrate Ramadan in Muslim-cultural Students Association event

April 5, 2022

Excited chatter and laughter filled the Parkes ballroom walls as over 300 people –– Muslims and non-Muslims alike –– gathered Monday night to break their fasts together and share a meal.  The...

Muslims across the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan from sundown on April 23 through May 23. This year, Northwestern is providing resources to students, as they adapt their practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students celebrate Ramadan during pandemic

May 3, 2020

From sundown on April 23 through May 23, Muslims across the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. This year, however, their observation looks different. Throughout the 30-day holiday, communities...

Northwestern community members celebrate the first day of Ramadan Monday evening. More than 150 people gathered in Parkes Hall to break their fast together.

Muslims, non-Muslims break fast during community iftar

May 7, 2019

More than 150 people gathered in Parkes Hall Monday to celebrate the first day of Ramadan and break fast together during the Muslim-cultural Students Association’s annual community iftar. The event was...

Douglas: Religious traditions have secular value

Douglas: Religious traditions have secular value

March 2, 2014

Fasting is a blast. I’m not talking specifically about abstaining from food and water, although I’m sure that has its draws. What I'm talking about is mental and emotional fasting. Let me explain. I’m...

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