Ramadan in Acton
“There’s a hidden sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness.We are lutes, no more, no less. If the soundbox is stuffed full of anything, no music.If the brain and the belly are burning clean with fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire.”– Rumi These words from the renowned poet Rumi capture the deep spiritual essence of Ramadan, a sacred time for Muslims around the world, including right here in Acton and Boxborough. For Muslims, Ramadan is much more than abstaining from food and drink — it is a month of renewal, reflection, and community. Fasting is seen as…
