Wiki Loves Ramadan is a global initiative aimed at documenting and celebrating the diverse practices, traditions, and cultural significance of Ramadan worldwide through Wikimedia projects. Local organizers play a pivotal role in bringing this campaign to life by mobilizing communities, hosting events, and ensuring participants are well-supported.
Understand the Campaign Goals: Familiarize yourself with the goals of Wiki Loves Ramadan. This includes celebrating Ramadan’s cultural heritage, promoting inclusivity, and enhancing Wikimedia content related to Ramadan traditions.
Form a Local Team: Collaborate with community members who share a passion for Ramadan and Wikimedia projects. Assign roles such as event coordinator, technical support, and outreach manager.
Plan Your Activities: Develop a plan for activities that align with the campaign goals. These could include:
Edit-a-thons or writing competitions.
Online or in-person workshops on editing Wikipedia, uploading media, or improving articles.
Engage Your Community: Promote the campaign on social media, community forums, and through word of mouth. Use posters, emails, or WhatsApp groups to spread the word.
Host Events and Provide Support: Organize events where participants can contribute in a collaborative and fun environment. Provide clear instructions and offer technical help when needed.
Monitor and Report Progress: Track contributions made by participants and share updates with the global organizing team. Submit a report at the end of the campaign summarizing your activities, challenges, and achievements.
Welcome to Wiki Loves Ramadan! This guide is designed to help editors—both new and experienced—contribute effectively to the campaign.
Below is a collection of video tutorials to assist you in learning how to edit and contribute to English Wikipedia. Subtitles are available in a variety of languages.
Choose a Wikimedia Project: Decide whether you want to contribute to
Wikipedia and sister projects: Write or improve articles related to Ramadan.
Find a Topic: Identify a topic relevant to Ramadan that needs improvement. Examples include:
Articles on Ramadan traditions in specific regions.
Biographies of notable individuals related to Ramadan.
Visual content like mosque decorations, iftar gatherings, or charity events during Ramadan.
Research Thoroughly: Ensure your contributions are based on reliable sources. Use books, academic journals, news articles, or verified online resources.
Contribute Your Work: For Articles: Use neutral language and cite your sources properly.
Follow Wikimedia Policies: Adhere to Wikimedia's guidelines, including copyright policies and standards for neutral and verifiable content.
