Feb 18, 2026


At the sun setting on February 17, Muslim members of our On Lok family began the holy month of Ramadan by faith, tradition, and culture.
Ramadan is an annual observance for Muslims worldwide that falls in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar. During this holy month of fasting, Muslims abstain from eating or drinking from dawn until dusk. If you’re not Muslim but want to experience Ramadan, you can try abstaining from eating from dawn until dusk and breaking the fast with an evening meal called iftar.
Fasting is one of Islam's five pillars. The five pillars are important as they chart a way of life for followers and promote belongingness in the community.
Shahadah – (Faith) the first pillar
Salah – (Prayer) the second pillar
Zakat– (Charity) the third pillar
Sawm – (Fasting) the fourth pillar
Hajj – (Pilgrimage) the fifth pillar
If you want to learn more, here's a link to a Ramadan Information Sheet.
From Your Friend, Colleague, and Chaplain,
The Rev. Joseph Delgado

