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Ramadan

Mohamed Eid

  • Ramadan, a blessed month of fasting, Where hearts and souls are rekindling, With every dawn, a new beginning, And every sunset, a grateful ending.
  • A time to reflect and repent, To cleanse our minds, hearts, and souls, To ask for forgiveness and blessings, And to strive towards our ultimate goal.
  • For the believers, it’s a time of devotion, A time to focus on their spiritual mission, To pray, to read, to meditate, And to seek Allah’s divine intervention.
  • It’s a time to practice self-restraint, To control our desires and impulses, To learn patience, perseverance, And to appreciate the blessings we possess.
  • It’s a time to share with the less fortunate, To feel their pain and empathize, To give charity and help alleviate, The suffering of those who are deprived.
  • Ramadan is a month of unity, Where Muslims around the world unite, In worship, in charity, and in love, As one community, with a common sight.
  • It’s a time to break the fast together, To celebrate the end of each day, To cherish the moments of togetherness, And to thank Allah for his mercy and grace.
  • Ramadan is a reminder of our mortality, A call to reflect on the purpose of our existence, To seek guidance and enlightenment, And to strengthen our faith and persistence.
  • So let us welcome this blessed month, With open hearts and minds, Let us make the most of every moment, And leave our sins and worries behind.
  • May Allah bless us with His mercy, And guide us on the path of righteousness, May He accept our prayers and supplications, And grant us His forgiveness and happiness.
  • Ramadan Mubarak!

Mohamed Eid

About the Writer

Mohamed Eid writes from Somali memory, language, and public service.

Afka Suugaanta is Mohamed Eid's archive of Somali maqaalo, poetry, diaspora stories, cultural reflection, and justice-focused writing. The work is written for readers who care about language, belonging, family memory, and artistic expression.

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