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Samia Mubarak and Vaishali Sheikh, two Charlotte mothers of children with special needs, balance religious devotion and caregiving during this month.

Ramadan is a holy month when Muslims fast, pray and worship. There are also other activities — such as a competition last weekend in Charlotte where children as young as 4 years old were tested on their memorization and recitation of parts of the Quran.

Ramadan is the holy month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, and often gather to break their fast communally. Ramadan this year aligns with Women’s History Month. But, as in every year, certain women who are exempt from fasting are also building community and preparing for make-up fast days later.

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, begins Friday evening and Charlotte's Middle Eastern businesses are preparing for an influx of customers.

The holiest month in the Muslim calendar begins for many on Monday. This is what NPR readers will be praying for.

On April 13, Muslims across the U.S. began the annual month of prayer, fasting and reflection. Many mosques and community centers have virtual events, but some are holding in-person prayers.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week and continues through May 23. But stay-at-home orders and social distancing are causing Muslims in…