Ramadan

The first few days were hard. Zayd missed the bustling mosques and the loud, happy iftars (breaking of the fast). He felt lonely fasting all day, and in the evenings, their house was quiet compared to the noisy celebrations he was used to.

A few days later, a note appeared on their door: “Thank you for the wonderful surprise! I learned so much about your tradition from the card.— Mrs. Higgins.” ramadan

"We are here, Zayd," his mother said gently, lighting a single candle on the table. "Ramadan is about the light within our hearts, not just the lights on the house." The first few days were hard

On the 10th day, during the pre-dawn meal, his father said, "Zayd, hunger teaches us empathy. It teaches us to think of those who have no food. How can we share our blessing?" A few days later, a note appeared on

He placed them on his neighbors' doorsteps, including Mrs. Higgins next door, who was always gardening, and the young couple across the street.