Description

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The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior.

By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims. Rich with personal stories and stunning photographs, Ramadan demystifies the traditions and emphasizes the importance of diversity in a world where Islamophobia is on the rise.

About the Author

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Ausma Zehanat Khan holds a Ph.D. in international human rights law. She is the author of the Blackwater Falls crime series, the award-winning Esa Khattak and Rachel Getty mystery series and the critically acclaimed Khorasan Archives fantasy quartet. A long-time community activist and writer, Ausma is the former Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl magazine and the founder of the Muslim Writers Index. A British-born Canadian and former law professor, Khan now lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband.