Posts tagged with "Eid"

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Muslim American giving aimed at poor totaled $1.8 billion last year, study shows

April 23rd, 20220 By Dan Parks Muslim Americans gave $1.8 billion last year to meet their religious obligation to help the poor, according to a new study by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The study counted only giving related to the religious principle known as zakat, which...

Other Voices

Three common mistakes when sending money and how to avoid them during Ramadan

March 22nd, 20220 By Corey Myckan The holy month of Ramadan is around the corner. Soon family and friends will gather each night for Iftar, and before you know it, Eid al-Fitr celebrations will be in full force. For those living overseas from family and friends, sending an Eidi is a simple way to stay connected during the holiday. Luckily sending...

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Michigan Muslims organize televised celebration of Eid al-Fitr

May 15th, 20200 ROYAL OAK — The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) is organizing a televised celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan on May 24 at 10 a.m., to be aired on the station WMYT, TV 20 Detroit (found on all local cable networks). This event will also be live-streamed on multiple social media platforms. In accordance...

Business

Dearborn community comes together to help those in need during Ramadan

May 25th, 20180 By Sarah Kominek DEARBORN— During the holy month of Ramadan, merchants and community organizations in Dearborn are motivated to be charitable, but they also help the less fortunate throughout the year. Local merchants deal with the infrequent occurrence of begging, which happens year round, not just during Ramadan. Danya Saed,...