Posts tagged with "Ramadan"

Suspect arrested in stabbing of imam while praying at mosque in New Jersey Community

Suspect arrested in stabbing of imam while praying at mosque in New Jersey

April 20th, 20230 PATERSON, NJ — An imam at a mosque in Paterson, New Jersey was stabbed while leading prayers. Around 5:30 a.m. last Sunday, Imam Sayed Elnakib was stabbed several times while praying at the Omar Mosque, according to reports. The alleged attacker, Serif Zorba, was restrained by the other individuals praying in the mosque. The...
Muslim Americans strive across the U.S. to make Eid Al Fitr a school holiday Community

Muslim Americans strive across the U.S. to make Eid Al Fitr a school holiday

April 14th, 20230 By Jihan Abdalla It all started last year, when Saamih Bashir’s eldest son, Kareem, a ninth grade pupil in the U.S. state of Michigan, started complaining about never having the day off from school during Eid Al Fitr. Instead of being able to enjoy the celebrations and time with his family, Kareem said he was stressed out. “He...
West Dearborn to host Ramadan Nights for the month of Ramadan Local

West Dearborn to host Ramadan Nights for the month of Ramadan

March 25th, 20230 DEARBORN — To celebrate the special month of Ramadan, the city will host an official event, along with the West Dearborn DDA, for the first time this year. “Ramadan Nights in West Downtown Dearborn” will be a fun and safe family-friendly event for residents and visitors. The 2023 Ramadan season activities will take place...
Wayne County commissioners recognize the holy month of Ramadan Community

Wayne County commissioners recognize the holy month of Ramadan

March 25th, 20230 DETROIT – On March 16, Wayne County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution by Commissioners Sam Baydoun (D-Dearborn) and Al Haidous (D-Wayne) recognizing Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, which this year begins March 23 and lasts to April 20. “I wish for my brothers and sisters during this holy time to be safe and for...
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host Eid al-Fitr reception at the White House U.S.A

Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host Eid al-Fitr reception at the White House

May 5th, 20220 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, May 2, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a reception to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the White House. The reception welcomed Muslim community members from across the country, including from Michigan, like U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Wayne County Commissioner Sam...
Sources: Jordan pushing to restore Jerusalem mosque status quo World

Sources: Jordan pushing to restore Jerusalem mosque status quo

April 29th, 20220 Jordan has intensified efforts to push Israel to respect the historic status quo of Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque and avoid violent confrontations that could threaten a wider conflict, Jordanian officials and Western diplomats said on Thursday. The officials said Jordan had notified Washington it was ready to discuss the issue with...
Muslim American giving aimed at poor totaled $1.8 billion last year, study shows Local

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...
Wayne County Commission declares April as Arab American Heritage Month Local

Wayne County Commission declares April as Arab American Heritage Month

April 14th, 20220 WAYNE COUNTY — On Tuesday, April 12, Wayne County Commissioners declared April as Arab American Heritage Month in the county, unanimously approving a resolution sponsored by Commissioners Sam Baydoun (D-Dearborn) and Al Haidous (D-Wayne). “It is more important than ever that we recognize the many contributions Arab Americans...
Yemenis cut back their Ramadan meals as soaring prices bite World

Yemenis cut back their Ramadan meals as soaring prices bite

April 8th, 20220 ADEN/SANAA – Aqeel bin Thabet, a university professor in the Yemeni city of Aden, used to buy one or two sheep to eat during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, but because of soaring prices this year can only afford meat from a butcher once a week. Others in the city like 50-year-old Intisar Ahmad said she will have to forgo meat...
Ramadan Suhoor Festival kicks off in Dearborn on April 8, after two-year hiatus Local

Ramadan Suhoor Festival kicks off in Dearborn on April 8, after two-year hiatus

April 8th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Ramadan Suhoor Festival is coming to Dearborn’s Fairlane Town Center beginning Friday, April 8, with a slate of dozens of vendors, after a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will take place April 8-April 30, Friday and Saturday only, between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. at the Sears parking...
Ramadan nights see Israeli police and Palestinians face off in Jerusalem World

Ramadan nights see Israeli police and Palestinians face off in Jerusalem

April 22nd, 20210 JERUSALEM — Nightly clashes and other violent incidents between Palestinians and Israelis in Jerusalem during Ramadan have laid bare simmering tensions in the holy city. Palestinians have clashed with Israeli police amid a dispute over evening gatherings at Damascus Gate after iftar, the breaking of the daytime fast during the...
Governor Whitmer shares Ramadan greetings via video Local

Governor Whitmer shares Ramadan greetings via video

April 14th, 20210 LANSING — With the start of Ramadan this week, Governor Whitmer shared Ramadan greetings with the entire Muslim community. “Peace be upon you,” she said. “I want to extend my greetings for a Ramadan Mubarak to all Michiganders who observe this important and holy month.” In her statement, Whitmer went on to explain the...
Biden greets Muslims as they observe the holy month of Ramadan Local

Biden greets Muslims as they observe the holy month of Ramadan

April 13th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — President Biden issued a statement marking the beginning of Ramadan to all Muslim communities. “In this pandemic, friends and loved one cannot yet gather together in celebration and congregation, and far too many families will sit down for iftar with loved ones missing,” the statement said. “Yet, our Muslim...
Dearborn mosque to hold food drive on Wednesday, May 20 for needy families Local

Dearborn mosque to hold food drive on Wednesday, May 20 for needy families

May 19th, 20200 DEARBORN — For those in need of food during this economically trying time, the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) will be holding a COVID-19 food drive on Wednesday, May 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in which food baskets will be distributed to families. This "Pandemic Assistance Program" will be launched at the Muslim American...
Michigan Muslims organize televised celebration of Eid al-Fitr Local

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...
Outdated regulations hamper charitable giving when the world needs it most Local

Outdated regulations hamper charitable giving when the world needs it most

April 16th, 20200 Americans generously donate more than $427 billion annually to charities—a powerful driver of positive impact as communities across the country, including in Michigan, respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Charitable giving plays a vital role in supporting high-need communities, both at home and abroad. Religious faith often plays a role...
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