Muslims in Alaska and Washington state prisons are having a hard time fulfilling one of the pillars of their religion: fasting during the month of Ramadan, according to articles in the Juneau Empire and Huffington Post. Two federal courts have ruled in favor of the Muslim inmates who have filed lawsuits in both states, alleging inadequate meals and feeding during Ramadan. Lawsuits were filed by inmates from the Washington State Reformatory and the Anchorage Correctional Complex in Alaska. They retained the legal services of the Council on … [Read more...] about Inadequate diet for the month of Ramadan
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Fasting doesn’t slow Muslim participants in race
The 1000 Mile Club held a 10-mile race during the holy month of Ramadan. Several Muslims competed, including Bruce Wells, who managed to finish, although far behind Markelle Taylor, who took first place. “All glory to Allah, I was able to finish,” Wells said. “I feel more mentally prepared because it was Ramadan.” During Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink water from sunup until sundown. The race started at 9 a.m. May 25. Muslim runners Wells, 54, LaCedrick Johnson, 52, Jerry Gearin, 51, and Eric Moody, 48, couldn’t have a sip of water till … [Read more...] about Fasting doesn’t slow Muslim participants in race