Why I Love Ramadan
For Muslims, this is the lunar month of Ramadan in which we fast and pray to our God (Allah). Ramadan both starts and ends on the New Moon – when the moon is barely a sliver in the sky. This year, Ramadan is celebrated from Monday, April 12, 2021 through Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Many world religions follow a lunar calendar, including Lunar New Year in Asian cultures. In addition, the Jewish religion’s holiday of Passover occurs on the 15th day in the lunar month of Nisan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day. They wake up at dawn to eat their…
The Grammys are a Scam
If you watched this year’s Grammys like I did, chances are you were also angered by who received the pop duo performance award. Nominated for the Best pop/duo performance were: J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy- "UN DIA (ONE DAY)" Justin Bieber feat. Quavo- "Intentions" BTS - "Dynamite" Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande- "Rain On Me" Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver- "exile" Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande won for“Rain On Me.” No disrespect to those AMAZING artists. However, BTS’s "Dynamite" had so many more achievements than "Rain On Me." "Dynamite" was on top of the charts for…
Need a Break from Working at Home?
You’ve got the hang of working from home: you’re connected, your desk setup is pretty sweet and your projects are chugging along. You’re remembering to eat regularly, stay hydrated and maybe even change out of your pajamas occasionally. You got this. It’s day-number-who-knows-what of working remotely...and you’re starting to really need a break from your own company. Here are some ways to stay connected with friends and family from far away, or get a welcome distraction. Explore some of Brooklyn Public Library’s archives and databases Visit the Digital Collection of…