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RAMADAN IN PICTURES
Sunset, known as “Meghrib” in the Arab world, is a much anticipated time as families and friends gather to break fast at the end of the day. This meal is called “Iftar,” and the celebration can last late into the night.
Throughout the Arab world, there is not a holier or more cherished month than that of Ramadan. The season is marked by fasting, charity, and more focused time on prayer and religious reflection and time with family. In the Middle East, Ramadan impacts society and its government as a whole. Life as it is practically lived day in and day out becomes a whole new world, so to speak.
What We Do
Stories of Our City collects and shares real stories from real people from around the world in an effort to cultivate community and global understanding. We produce these stories to reveal that our everyday experiences with family, love, religion, and culture are often similar to those of others living in cities and villages across the globe. We believe that when we share and celebrate a common humanity, we can begin to erase the boundaries and labels that divide us. When we take the time to listen we recognize the “other” as the same as us, giving us the foundation for global community.
Our Storytellers
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Katy Gilbert, founder
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Scott Lashinsky, director
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Jessica Koparan