Dr. Munir El Kassem: How Palestinians Celebrate Ramadan in Canada

Ramadan began on April 2nd, and Palestinian Muslims join other Muslims across Canada in spiritual reflection, in acts of charity, and in gathering in community.  In this episode, Nur and Tom are joined by Dr. Munir El Kassem to talk about Ramadan, and how it can strengthen the ties of heritage, history, and identity among Muslim Palestinian-Canadians. Dr. El Kassem also describes what Ramadan traditions are unique to Palestinians, and how being an ethnic minority in North America influences Ramadan observances. Links from this podcast:Dr. El Kassem on InstagramDr. El Kassem's WebsiteDr. El Kassem on TikTokDr. El Kassem on YouTubeSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail