Most days, you can catch Tasneem Elaidy (@tasneemelaidy) working on her music from her home in Cairo, Egypt — especially after an overnight viral hit. This month, the 20-year-old musician and student is also focused on Ramadan. ⁣ ⁣ “Ramadan is a month of joy, love and warmth,” she says. “I have heard a lot of stereotypes that Ramadan is a month where Muslims suffer a lot and I can assure you that we don’t.” ⁣ ⁣ Tasneem loves honoring this special time with people around the world. “The only thing that makes me cry on the spot is when I am in a place where there are a bunch of people doing the same thing at the same time together,” she says. “The idea that all the Muslims all around are praying for one God is just beautiful. It makes me feel so connected to my religion and roots.” ⁣ ⁣ This month, we’re sharing voices from those observing #Ramadan. Share your own moments of everyday kindness and good with the hashtag #MonthOfGood ✨❤️ 💫 ⁣ ⁣ Photo of @tasneemelaidy by @aliaa_m.jpg

“The world that we’re fighting for is one where our strength is not determined by how much suffering we endure. Let it also be determined by how much joy we can hold,” says Janaya Future Khan (@janayathefuture), a writer based in Los Angeles.⁣ ⁣ As part of their Sunday Sermon series, Janaya goes live each week to spark necessary conversations about racial justice. Their most recent Sermon focused on the importance of uniting all movements, like #BlackLivesMatter and #StopAsianHate.⁣ ⁣ “Our silence allows bigotry to grow in power,” they say. “We have to push past our fear and into our collective power. It’s important that we start to take responsibility for issues that don’t specifically impact the communities we’re from.”⁣ ⁣ For almost a year, Sunday Sermon has become a source of motivation and support for the community, and for Janaya, as well.⁣ ⁣ “When I started Sermon, it was for other people,” they say. “But the community and care I get from that space every week is grounding and beautiful, and forces me to work through whatever I’m going through that week to show up with care and integrity. It’s a really profound thing to be a part of something where however you feel, and whatever you look like, folks will accept you exactly as you are.”⁣ ⁣ Janaya goes live on their account on Sundays at noon Pacific. #ShareBlackStories⁣ ⁣ Videos by @janayathefuture

All aboard the guinea pig train with Conan, Buff and Wally (@titorenogpigs). 🚂⁣ ⁣ Today’s #WeeklyFluff is right on schedule!⁣ ⁣ Video by @titorenogpigs