When American Muslims celebrate “Eid,” the end of Ramadan, they observe the same religious and cultural traditions familiar to other faiths: Prayers, family reunions, sharing feasts, and a last-minute shopping rush.

Even with the tempting dishes literally right below his nose all evening, waiter Wael Hamade avoids even a taste of the freshly made food during daylight hours in Ramadan, holding steadfast to the Muslim practice of fasting during the holy month.

I fast because it’s humbling. It’s beautiful.

Imagine the strength and physical agility required to bring down opponents for your football team. Now think about trying to do it without eating or drinking all day.

Elahi stressed the values of Islamic values as it pertains to the holy month.

Many Muslims, including Fatima Kobeissi, use Ramadan as a chance to get together with friends and family to share dinner, or iftars. The 18-year-old Wayne State University freshman has also turned her Ramadan into an opportunity to contemplate God – another practice encouraged during Ramadan.

Muslims find faith’s meaning in Ramadan. Khalil Rammal, who is self-employed, spends more time with family and friends.

During Ramadan, you can forget business lunches or coffee breaks. No problem for Dr. Muzammil Ahmad of Canton.

As the number of Muslims swell in metro Detroit, the rites of Ramadan have quietly seeped into the culture of the area’s schools.

For many Muslim women across metro Detroit, Ramadan means not only a month of spirituality but also a lot of extra work – with constant juggling between one’s job, household chores, and preparing meals.