Explainer: The what, why & how of Ramadan

Crossing Faiths

English - April 29, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
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On behalf of non-Muslims, Matt peppers John with questions about Ramadan, including:
Why Ramadan is the best time to hang out with Muslims even if they're "hunger and angry" by moonrise.
Is it appropriate to say, "Happy Ramadan?"
Why does Ramadan seem to move around the calendar?
What is iftar?
What's the big deal bout dates and why is the fruit is an iftar tradition?
What might a Muslim feel by the end of Ramadan?
And, lastly, does a Christian participate in something "theologically Islamic" if they attend an iftar?

Support this podcast via Patreon.

On behalf of non-Muslims, Matt peppers John with questions about Ramadan, including:

Why Ramadan is the best time to hang out with Muslims even if they're "hunger and angry" by moonrise.

Is it appropriate to say, "Happy Ramadan?"

Why does Ramadan seem to move around the calendar?
What is iftar?
What's the big deal bout dates and why is the fruit is an iftar tradition?
What might a Muslim feel by the end of Ramadan?
And, lastly, does a Christian participate in something "theologically Islamic" if they attend an iftar?

Support Crossing Faiths

Links:

What Are Dates, and Why Are They So Awesome? | Bon Appétit The Five Pillars of Islam | The Metropolitan Museum of Art