Tag Archives: Ramadan

The Lightness of Ramadan on YouTube

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Ramadan Mubarak! A Blessed Ramadan! Ramadan Kareem! A Generous Ramadan.In this video I offer my impressions of one aspect of Ramadan… Fasting.. I wrote this poem a few years ago and it was published on Spillwords… this year I made … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem! Generous Ramadan!!

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

For Muslims all over the world I wish you a Blessed, Generous Ramadan.I join you with my prayers and my fast and I pray for world peace. I pray for all who suffer in the world and I pray for … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem & a Small Time Out

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

Ramadan Mubarak!! Ramadan Kareem! May this be a blessed Ramadan for my fellow Muslims all over the world. Many are celebrating under very harsh conditions and my heart and prayers go out to you all. A special Ramadan wish for … Continue reading →

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Paper Thin

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

Fleeting Moment by Sugar Mints-DeviantArt  Click Play to hear a live recital of this poem to the music that inspired it…… Paper Thin for my family in Jordan in Ramadan Paper thin, I’m barely here, and you no longer see … Continue reading →

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Ramadan 2024

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                        Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Kareem!For all Muslims all over the world, for my family in Jordan, I wish you a Blessed Ramadan & a Generous Ramadan InshAllah 🙏

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Gliding Beauty – Desert Journey Chapter Three

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                               Drawing by Gino 2007 Preface: This is Chapter Three of a story, a book I began writing in 2007 in Jordan. I decided to not continue out of respect for the characters (both living and dead) It is a … Continue reading →

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My Ramadan Poem is up on Spillwords

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone, Ramadan Kareeem! I am happy to share my new poem, “Running on Empty” that is up on Spillwords Press today. Many Thanks once again to Dagmara K. and all the folks at Spillwords for publishing my poem. I … Continue reading →

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Gliding Beauty- Desert Journey Part One

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                          Drawing by Gino 2007 Preface: This is a story, a book I began writing in 2007 in Jordan. I decided to not continue out of respect for the characters (both living and dead) It is a true story, my … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem 2023!

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

A blessed Ramadan to all Muslims all over the world! Ramadan begins today at sunset and will last until The sunset on April 21st Fasting, charity, family, sharing , good deeds,  kindness, generosity, and prayer are all part of the … Continue reading →

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The Food Court

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

The Food Court Religion, like dining is varied all set out for display Each can fill a void, if you look at them that way The nourishment is real, and soul food is the name But at the finish line, … Continue reading →

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