Area mosques welcome non-Muslims to participate in these fast-breaking events.
• Aug. 6, 8:15 p.m. Anjuman-E-Asghari, 10301 Jefferson Hwy., Brooklyn Park
• Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. Masjid Al-Iman, 1429 NE. 2nd St., Minneapolis
• Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. Dar Al-Hijrah, 504 Cedar Av. S., Minneapolis
• Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Masjid Al-Tawba, 6871 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
• Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. Burnsville Mosque, 1351 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville
• Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Northwest Islamic Community Center, 3200 Mill Drive, Hamel
• Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Masjid Al Rahman, 8910 Old Cedar Av., Bloomington
• Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Masjid Al-Taqwa, 1949 University Av., St. Paul
Non-Muslim's guide to Ramadan meals:
• During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunup to sundown, taking in no food or drink. Each day the fast is broken with a meal for family, community and socializing.
• Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders, upper arms and knees.
• There are often separate entrances to the prayer space for men and women. Women who want to observe prayer should cover their heads with scarves.
• Shoes must be removed before entering prayer space. Visitors should stand or sit quietly in the back until the prayer is completed.
• Muslims greet each other with the greeting "As-Salamu Alaykum," which means, "Peace be with you." The proper response is, "Walaykum Salaam," or "And to you."
• Some Muslims do not shake hands with people of the opposite sex.
Source: Minnesota Council of ChurchesROSE FRENCH