“It Was Cheese Stick Day”

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“It Was Cheese Stick Day”

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Here’s a sneak peek at the first episode in our Ramadan series — it’s all about fasting, and it’s coming out on Monday. In the meantime, we want to know how you’re feeling about and getting ready for Ramadan. Let us know at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. And, of course, Ramadan Mubarak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 25, 2017

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Each week, Ahmed Ali Akbar covers everything that American Muslims are talking about right now — misrepresentation in the media, equality in the mosque, Asahd memes, and much more.

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