Cultural Traditions and Giving: A Reflection Into Ramadan and Eid

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Publish Date
March 7, 2025
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Farah Mahersi

Kashif Shaikh

In this discussion you can expect the following: 

  • An exploration of Zakat, the Islamic practice of giving alms
  • Cross-racial perspectives of cultural giving practices, obligations, and how these differ from Western forms of charity 
  • The opportunity to examine what giving looks like outside of a 501c3 context and into a cultural one

Whether you're a seasoned observer of Ramadhan or interested in building solidarity by celebrating among our Muslim community members, join us as we explore all of our giving practices and the richness of tradition that makes this time of year a deeply meaningful to billions around the world.

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