The Three Begums of No. 78: A Legacy of Culture and Triumph
From the Banks of the Ganges to the Corentyne Coast: The Indomitable Spirit of Three North Indian Sisters. The three sisters, the Begums of No….
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New Wars, Old Ghosts and a Pragmatic President
A World on the Brink: Global conflicts and the Ramadan crisis. A full-scale war has erupted in the Middle East, and all indications are that…
Ramadan and Structural Poverty Alleviation: An Integrated Framework with Caribbean Relevance
Abstract Poverty remains one of the most persistent global challenges, undermining human dignity, social stability, and sustainable development. While modern poverty discourse often focuses on…
Guyana’s Ramadan Village and the Making of a National Table
The word commensality literally means “eating at the same table,” or more broadly, “eating with others,” and it is a practice embedded in most, if…
Ramadan and Lent: A Reflective Comparative Perspective on Fasting and Spiritual Renewal
Across faith traditions, sacred seasons of fasting invite believers to pause, reflect, and renew their relationship with God. In Islam and most Christian denominations, Ramadan…
The Spirit of Ramadan in the House of One Guyana
Later today, the annual Ramadan Village will return to the grounds of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) in Thomas Lands, three days ahead of the…
The Ethos of Coexistence vs. The Tool of Coercion: A Study in Collective Punishment
The phrase “live and let live” is more than a casual idiom; it is a foundational principle of pluralism. It suggests that peace is not achieved through…
Mohamed Ezammudeen (Emo): A Life Rooted in Faith, Family, and Legacy
Mohamed Ezammudeen, affectionately known as Emo, of 79 Village, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was a prominent member of our extensive “78 Family,”…
Empowering Communities Through Education: A New Regional Partnership Takes Shape
As regional representatives gathered in conference under the theme “Empowering Communities in the Caribbean and Latin Americas,” a clear message emerged: the challenges facing education…
Reframing Abraham’s Legacy: The Covenant Not the Genome
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to…