By Harriet Sherwood Muslims in the northern hemisphere face the most challenging Ramadan for more than 30 years, with long summer days creating the shortest possible window for breaking their daily fast. The Islamic holy month, which is expected to begin on Monday, straddles the summer solstice Continue Reading
Long, hot days make Ramadan in the summer even harder in Washington
By Roxanne Roberts Keith Ellison’s mom, like every mother, worries about her son. Right now, she’s worried that he isn’t eating enough healthy food. “Make sure you get some protein in the morning meal,” she told him recently. “Make some chicken the night before.” The 51-year-old Democratic Continue Reading