Ramadan in Quarantine
A Brooklyn family celebrates Ramadan, a traditionally communal holiday, in social isolation.
Video by The Atlantic
During Ramadan, Muslims come together to pray, fast, and celebrate the Quran. This year, for the first time in history, Ramadan is being observed in isolation—no mosque, no extended-family gatherings, and no traditional Eid celebration.
Sherihan Moustafa, 33, is a Brooklyn-based mother of six and a devout Muslim. She’s also an entrepreneur; her company, Urban Modesty, caters specifically to Muslim Americans seeking trendy, modest clothing.
In a new short documentary from The Atlantic, Moustafa and her family explain the challenges of practicing Ramadan during a pandemic. “It’s a test,” she says. “It’s a difficult time to be a mom or to have a business, or any of that. But there are a lot of people that are far worse off.”
Besides, she says, “Ramadan also teaches you to be grateful for everything you have.”
