Med student by day, Quran reciter by night: Young 'huffaz' carry Ramadan's most demanding tradition
Baha Alak speaks to evening prayer attendees at Northwest Islamic Center, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in St. Louis. (RNS photo/Ulaa Kuziez)
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Across the country, young men are balancing school and work as they step into quasi-imam roles, leading Taraweeh prayers deep into the night.
