‘A time for the community’: How students are celebrating Ramadan
Hollyann Purvis, Managing Editor Ramadan is a holy and significant month for Muslims worldwide, according to Samaneh Oladi Ghadikolaei, assistant professor in VCU’s School of […]
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University works with student organization to support students during Ramadan
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer The VCU Muslim Student Association is conducting three initiatives for Muslim students at VCU to celebrate Ramadan including Taraweeh prayers, Maghrib […]
VCU students observe Ramadan despite new dining, COVID-19 limits
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Steaming samosas with a spicy filling, community prayers and close gatherings with loved ones are common elements observed during the Islamic […]
Local religious groups celebrate seasonal holidays amid COVID-19, again
Sagal Ahmed, Contributing Writer Local faith-based organizations are celebrating April holidays while following COVID-19 regulations for the second time since the pandemic began. Members of […]
Mass via Zoom: VCU students miss out on celebrating April’s religious holidays together
Sanjana Ravulapalli, Contributing Writer This year on Easter Sunday, parents didn’t get to watch their children race for pastel eggs at church, extended families weren’t […]