The INSIDER Summary:
- DoSomething.org started a campaign called "Sincerely, Us" to send "Happy Ramadan" cards to every mosque in the US during Ramadan.
- Hate crimes against Muslims have increased, so the cards are meant to show solidarity and support.
- So far, over 40,000 people have participated.
Ramadan is the holiest time of year in Islam: a month of fasting, prayer, and community for Muslims around the world. This year, even those who don't observe the holiday themselves are joining in the festivities by sending "Happy Ramadan" cards to mosques around the US.
Hate crimes against Muslims have increased in recent years, and DoSomething.org wants to, well, do something about it. Their campaign called "Sincerely, Us" hopes to combat Islamophobia and foster unity with Muslim communities by giving people an easy, creative way to express solidarity.
So far, over 40,000 people have sent handmade greeting cards to be distributed to mosques across the country.
Making Happy Ramadan cards for our Muslim neighbors because I believe all religions (not just mine) should be able to worship freely!! 💖 pic.twitter.com/drezdGhCku
— Alexandria Bagwell (@loveDixie98) May 30, 2017
I made some cards w/ @dosomething to wish our Muslim American neighbors a happy Ramadan, and you can too: https://t.co/7YJWmmDugJ💖 pic.twitter.com/14LiXCAiRQ
— Brooke (@brooke_ostrom) May 29, 2017
Getting ready to mail my second batch of #Ramadan cards for the @dosomething Sincerely, Us campaign! Total: 914 pic.twitter.com/p8MJJmDaCV
— Madison Russell (@derogatorymatt) May 30, 2017
First batch of Ramadan cards mailed this week for the @dosomething Sincerely, Us campaign! pic.twitter.com/fDh1wrDoGJ
— Madison Russell (@derogatorymatt) May 21, 2017
Over 50 Ramadan cards made today for @dosomething after school by twelve @TCHSWolves Key Club members! Kudos to project chair Jaydan F.! pic.twitter.com/bz2FHSzRL5
— TCHS Key Club (@_tchskeyclub) May 17, 2017"I hope this campaign sends a clear message of support to my 3.3 million Muslim-American neighbors," campaign lead Adam Garner told INSIDER. "We know this won't fix the problems they face in this country, but we hope it shows that there are are a critical mass of people who have their backs."
Garner also hopes it helps those unfamiliar with Ramadan learn more about its significance in Islam and beyond.
"Despite being an atheist, it's one of my favorite holidays," he said. "The values of compassion, mercy, and community at the core of it is something that I think everyone can appreciate."
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