Chicago City Council members attend Ramadan dinner event
The aldermen broke fast with members of the Arab American Business & Professional Association at the Alhambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W. Randolph St.
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The aldermen broke fast with members of the Arab American Business & Professional Association at the Alhambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W. Randolph St.
GainPeace is also planning to hold open houses at mosques across Chicago, so people can learn about Islam and socialize.
If you're driving to O'Hare International Airport, soon you'll see a billboard aimed at educating Chicagoans on what Ramadan is all about.
The emphasis on community is especially important for a nonprofit that works to assist Muslims in need of food and shelter, along with helping refugees in the area.
The Chicago chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America Relief offers various programs. CBS 2's Audrina Bigos talked with Asma Jarad, spokesperson for ICNA Relief about the organization's mission.
Chicago's airports are getting ready to welcome more than 2.5 million passengers between today and Monday, April 10.
Besides spring break, people might be traveling for Easter, Passover, and Ramadan as well.
Imams will lead the invocation at Tuesday's council meeting, and the mayor will also honor youth leaders for their community service.
The Aurora City Council is honoring the leaders and youth of both mosques in the western suburb, in celebration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
They're giving away 300 food boxes filled with items such as halal meat, dates, and more.
They're giving away 300 food boxes filled with items such as halal meat, dates, and more.
"One of the main things that goes through my mind is how can I make this the most rewarding experience?"
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how these students stay on top of their academics and their faith.
As Muslims prepare for the holiest month, CBS 2's Chris Tye tells us what Chicago-area Muslims will be focusing on this year.
"It's a time of really great spiritual rejuvenation, where we think about how to improve ourselves."
"This is one of the largest gathering in the Chicago area."
The students involved say it best - it's all about diversity and inclusion.
Students at Maine East High School in Park Ridge have decided to fast for Ramadan all day, and most of them aren’t Muslim. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Faith leaders are using the occasion as a way to connect our communities.
In a holy coincidence, Christians, Jews, and Muslims are all honoring a sacred holiday this weekend for the first time in three decades. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
