Aleena Naveed, a second-year Muslim student from Pakistan, presented the significance of Ramadan at STU. (Credit: Brianna Lyttle/AQ) On Feb. 6, St. Thomas University hosted an event in the International Office to dispel common misconceptions about Ramadan, a month observed by Muslims that includes fasting and prayer.  The event was initiated by Saa Andrew G bongbor, the international office coordinator and STU cultural diversity coordinator, which featured a presentation from

Riham and her twin sister, Bayan Al Khalaf, with their mother, Salwa Khalil Saj, from Syria, sell their traditional food for the first time.  Salwa Khalil Saj gave permission to interview her 17-year-old daughter, Bayan Al Khalaf. At Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne, two large banners with Ramadan at each end of the Cafétorium de l'École des Bâtisseurs greeted Fredericton locals on Saturday, Jan. 31. A souk — the Arabic word for marketplace — is traditionally a lively communi