Scrawled Shortcuts through the Research Maze
The Islamic month of Ramadan ends with the celebration Eid ul-Fitr in mid-October. To celebrate the end of the Ramadan fast, feast on these resources.
Muslim Life in America
Trying to explain or understand what it’s like to be Muslim and celebrate Ramadan in America? The U.S. Department of State offers this magazine-like profile of everyday Muslims, with a slideshow of Ramadan pictures.
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/muslimlife/homepage.htm
Ethnic NewsWatch
Looking for alternative coverage of Eid ul-Fitr and Ramadan in the news? This full text special-interest news source is the place.
Find Ethnic NewsWatch on the Resources by Title page: http://www.drew.edu/depts/library/er-title.aspx
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World
How does one observe Ramadan and the festival also called ‘Id Al-Fitr? Look here for descriptions, as well definitions of related religious terms.
REF 909.097671 O98o
Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World
What and when are Islamic holy days? Look here for the Ritual calendar, under ‘ibadat in religious practice.
REF 909.097671 E56e
Index Islamicus
For more information about Islamic holidays, look here under “fasts, feasts and festivals” to find pointers to scholarly books and journals.
Find Index Islamicus on the Resources by Title page: http://www.drew.edu/depts/depts/library/er-title.aspx
Al - Islam.org
Want more details on the celebration of Ramadan and Id al-Fitr? This (primarily Shi’a) site has a whole section on Ramadan, including images/video, articles, and prayers, as well as a multilingual Qu’ran.
http://al-islam.org/