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We have a wonderful opportunity to learn about Islam and even participate in celebrations around one of its five pillars, fasting during the month of Ramadan, during this visit to a Muslim temple, the Masjid Al Islam.

The Muslim community will be celebrating the Holy month of Ramadan (a month during which faithful Muslims abstain from food and drinks from sunup to sun set) starting around May 16th. Every evening during the month of Ramadan, people gather for a break of the fast and prayers. His month is a very joyful and community focused month.

During our evening visit on May 24th, our group will first meet with homeschool fellows who belong to the mosque and will share their traditions during an Info session followed by breaking the fast with watermelons and water.

We will then have the opportunity to observe a 10 minutes prayer in the mosque. Please note that there are male and female sections in the mosque. Boys under ten can choose to join their mothers or fathers’ group. Boys ten and over will join the male group along with Omar (Eva’s son) and Yosefa and Ammar (Aisha’s son). We will be asked to remove our shoes prior to entering the mosque, and women typically ccover their heads with a scrarf. At the conclusion of the prayer, the groups will reconvene for a communal dinner around 8:20.

Eva suggested that families wishing to make a donation might bring watermelons to share. Please also note that the community members will be ending a day of about 16 hours of fasting.

Please feel free to share any questions about the visit thru the event posting.

Sign up by May 18.

Introduction to Homeschooling: A Workshop for Parents New to Homeschooling or Interested in Homeschooling

The topics that will be discussed include:
Homeschooling in Rhode Island: state laws, district policies and what to submit
101 Reasons Families Choose to Homeschool
Curriculum Planning: Resources, Learning Styles, Homeschooling Methods, A Typical Homeschool Day
The “S” word : socialization
EnrichRI volunteers with many years of homeschooling experience will present this program that covers the basics of homeschooling.

After the program, the presenters welcome you to stay and chat!

Who: this is open to the public, you don't need to be a member to attend.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend just so we have an idea how many people to expect.

Child free preferred

Cost: free

Copy and paste to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-homeschooling-enrichri-community-center-coventry-ri-tickets-45271967674

In this 90 minute workshop, students will:
--make a human cell model
--learn the parts of a cell
--extract strawberry DNA
--make a DNA model
--play a game that expands on and reinforces concepts about genes, DNA and cells

Teacher: Rachael Briggs. the educator who ran the Stop Motion Animation program. She teaches science programs at RIMOSA (Rhode Island Museum of Art and Science)

Cost: $12
Sign up by May 18.