Ramadan fast part 1

Today was the first of two days. I fasted for Ramadan and I did it I got through the first day and I am proud of myself. I will be doing this again tomorrow. I started the day at 3:00 am for breakfast and I ended my fast at roughly 8:40pm . it was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot from it.  It was my first fast. I have never fasted for anything before. It was definitely quite the experience. It wasn't easy at first I won't lie there were definitely times where I wanted to give up and quit but I pressed on and I did it. I got through the first day of fasting. I am honestly quite proud of myself for doing this especially with the approvals of some of my friends who seamed quite toughed at my willingness to do this but this and it gave me all the more reason to do it but its not just for them. Honestly I am also doing this for the millions of Muslims who are good people being oppressed by the media everyday. Ramadan from what I know has such a beautiful meaning of giving and sacrifice. This is my way of giving back. Islam isn't a bad religion there are good and bad people in every religion and in every culture. That doesn't make the whole religion bad or all the people who follow it bad. No one no matter what the religion should have to apologize for crimes they did not commit. Following a particular religion isn't  a crime. Not all Muslims make bombs in their living rooms or plan to blow us up. when did we become so wrapped up in our stereotypes that we don't see Muslims as people. Living breathing people who have as much right to pray and wear what they want on their heads just like everyone else. I am tired of all the fear and Islamiphobia. That's why I am fasting this weekend. Some of the nicest people I know happen to be Muslim. they have accepted me for who I am Just as I accept them for who they are. They are some of the best friends I have ever had and I love them. They have my back and I will always have theirs. It doesn't matter to me what they are wearing. I all Muslims to be able to walk out their doors without being labeled terrorists or foreigners and so what If they are. They have as much right to be in American as anyone else I am sick and tired of all the drama and fear mongering on the news. We have the first amendment which is freedom of religion and that means the right to pray to whatever god you want, the right to follow any religious book you want and the right to wear any kind of religious clothing we want and that goes for everybody. Religion is not terrorism and that's why I fast.

So far this has been a life changing experience  I want to thank my friends though not all of them are physically near by this I feel connects me with them spiritually in fasting together.  This has been a fun experience and the fast will continue in day 2 tomorrow and I will keep everyone updated with part 2 about my second day of fasting tomorrow. Until then Peace everyone and happy fasting to those who are fasting and for those that are't. Have a peaceful day anyway.