The Muslim calendar will have its Islamic New Year on Nov. 26, which will start the month of Muharram. Muharram is one of the special months of the Muslim calendar, and followers of the Islamic faith are recommended to fast during this month. The upcoming Islamic New Year will contrast the recent holiday Eid ul-Adha, where parties are common.

Fariha Hossain, vice president of the Muslim Student Association and junior, said, “The New Years Day is a day of observance, but in the USA, there aren’t any parties or true excitement. During the month, it’s good to fast, pray and be an all-around good person, just for some extra purification of the heart and soul.”

Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, usually involves fasting and commemorates the prophets Nuh (Noah) and Musa (Moses).

Club sponsor Dora Mulcahy says, “I’m learning things as well about the culture that I didn’t know.”

Other than the beginning of a new year on the Muslim calendar, members of the Muslim Student Association may play laser tag with the local Muslim youth group in the near future.

The club will continue meeting in Mulcahy’s room, A232, every Blue Thursday after school.