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Kalmar Teen Converts to Islam, Volunteers at Eid Celebration

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Kalmar Teen Converts to Islam, Volunteers at Eid Celebration
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  • Enya Widén, 19, recently converted to Islam and completed her first Ramadan.
  • She volunteered at a large Eid celebration in Kalmar after fasting for the first time.
  • Widén said fasting created a sense of community, though caffeine cravings were challenging.

According to sources, Enya Widén is 19 years old and recently converted to Islam. She just completed her first Ramadan, during which she fasted for the first time. "I have fasted for the first time.

It was a very special feeling. It creates a nice sense of community during the month you fast," Widén said. " On Saturday, Widén was a volunteer at the large Eid celebration in Kalmar, though the specific nature of her volunteer work has not been disclosed.

I have fasted for the first time. It was a very special feeling. It creates a nice sense of community during the month you fast.

Enya Widén, Recent convert to Islam

In a clip, you hear her talk about how she discovered Islam, but the details of her discovery and what motivated her conversion remain unclear. Her future plans related to her faith are also unknown at this time.

The caffeine craving was the worst, but it was just a matter of gritting my teeth and waiting until evening.

Enya Widén, Recent convert to Islam
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