Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan
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Adam Alcodray stands outside Dearborn High School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Dearborn Mich. Alcodray, 14, is a 9th grader at the school which makes certain allowances for students observing Ramadan. Alcodray says Ramadan carries more significance this year given the plight of people in Gaza. When you look at what the children are eating in Gaza, you appreciate what your mom makes, he said. When youre having a bad day, realize what they are going through.Adam Alcodray stands outside Dearborn High School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Dearborn Mich. Alcodray, 14, is a 9th grader at the school which makes certain allowances for students observing Ramadan. Alcodray says Ramadan carries more significance this year given the plight of people in Gaza. When you look at what the children are eating in Gaza, you appreciate what your mom makes, he said. When youre having a bad day, realize what they are going through. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)From left, Adam Mortada and his older brother Hussein Mortada stand outside Dearborn High School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Dearborn Mich. In Dearborn, where nearly half the 110,000 residents are of Arab descent public school teachers and staff strive to make things easier for students observing Ramadan. Hussein is a senior at Dearborn High School and says everyone in his family is fasting during Ramadan. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)From left, Adam Mortada and his older brother Hussein Mortada stand outside Dearborn High School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Dearborn Mich. In Dearborn, where nearly half the 110,000 residents are of Arab descent public school teachers and staff strive to make things easier for students observing Ramadan. Adam Mortada is a sophomore at Dearborn High School. Every time I'm fasting, I'm not eating anything, that's what I think of (what) kids in Gaza are going through and that's not right, he said. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)
Adam Alcodray stands outside Dearborn High School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Dearborn Mich. Alcodray, 14, is a 9th grader at the school which makes certain allowances for students observing Ramadan. Alcodray says Ramadan carries more significance this year given the plight of people in Gaza. When you look at what the children are eating in Gaza, you appreciate what your mom makes, he said. When youre having a bad day, realize what they are going through.
