Darul Ma’arif Asry, AIMEP 2025 alumnus and Program Director at the Nasaruddin Umar Office shares his insights into the rich traditions, tens of thousands of worshippers, and spiritual practices...
Ramadan
Omar Elrayes, AIMEP 2024 alumnus and Community Engagement Manager at Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants, played a key role in bringing the event to life. Omar shares with us...
by Ahmed Osman, AIMEP 2022 For anyone familiar with AIMEP and AAMEP, you can’t help but think of Rowan and Brynna. I recently had the opportunity to catch...
by Sana Gillani, AIMEP 2012 My experience of Ramadan growing up in Sydney, Australia, represents an eclectic mix of diasporic and developing traditions. I was born in Australia...
by Nurainee Jangoe, AAMEP 2022 “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar walillahil-hamd.” As the Takbir Raya echoes through the air, a wave...
by Qaziah Fatihah Berhanuddin, AAMEP 2022 In Islam, it is compulsory to celebrate the two Eids: puasa Eid (Aidilfitri) and haji Eid. These are the days when Muslims...
by Masyithah Mardhatillah, AIMEP 2016 Idul Fitri or tellasan pasa is one of the most important celebrations for Madurese Muslims. They celebrate it by gathering with relatives and...
Maria Ulfa Fauzi, AIMEP 2021 Yogyakarta, Indonesia The month of Ramadan is a glorious month and highly awaited by Muslims around the world, not only for fasting throughout...
Natasha Halim, AAMEP 2023 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam My first memories of Ramadan are of waiting for the national announcement in front of my living room television...
Jimm Musa, AAMEP 2023 Davao City, the Philippines The Holy Month of Ramadan in the Philippines, like in other Muslim countries across the world, is beautifully commemorated with...
Ilylia Kamaruzaman, AAMEP 2022 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In the heart of Malaysia, beneath the canopy of Ramadan’s sacred moon, a symphony of diversity unfolds. In this vibrant tapestry...
Brynna Rafferty-Brown, Mosaic Connections & AIMEP 2006 Melbourne, Australia “How many days left until Ramadan, Mama?” “What are we going to have for sahur?!” Being part of a...
Aliya Mudmarn, AAMEP 2019 Pattani, Thailand Hey there, fellow readers! Are you ready for an exciting journey through the colorful festivities of Ramadan in the Deep South of...