Islam

The main prayer hall at the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City.

Kansas City’s Muslim Community Prepares for Ramadan

Kansas City’s Muslim community is preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which is marked by spiritual introspection, ritual prayers and fasting from dawn to dusk.

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Ramadan during a pandemic

KC Families Share How Ramadan Changed This Year

This year, like almost everything, Ramadan looks and feels different than in years past.  At dusk on April 23, Muslims around the world and in Kansas City began the month-long spiritual practice of fasting. Every day, they refrain from eating, drinking and other activities from dawn to dusk. And once the sun sets, it’s time…

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Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

Finding Sisterhood in a Season of Giving

Kansas City area Jews and Muslims are joining together to perform holiday season acts of goodwill to mark Sadaqah-Tzedakah Day.

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Members of Kansas City’s Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council include, from left, Muhammad Chaudry, Ahsan Latif, Gavriela Geller, Akhtar (Art) Chaudry and Howard Mayer.

Kansas City-Area Muslims and Jews Pursue Partnerships

A national effort to create partnerships between Muslims and Jews has spread to Kansas City. It’s producing not just interfaith friends but a commitment to combat hatred that threatens both groups.

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Breaking Down Negative Portrayals of Muslim Women

Flatland sat down with four women to talk about the Muslim, women leaders they look up to.

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