American Muslims Mark Ramadan About US Warship: ABOARD THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT – A dozen American seamen – the only Muslims among a crew of 5,500 – gathered in their warship's chapel Friday for prayers to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Seaman Jermaine Scales said he couldn't see the sliver of moon that heralds the start of the Muslim holiday. And with the USS Theodore Roosevelt circling in the northern Arabian sea, he can't always pray in the exact direction of Mecca. "We have compasses. But if I can't find the direction of Mecca, I just pray," the Baltimore native said. "Allah knows my intent is in my heart."