Tag: New Brunswick Islamic Center
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First shot of Moderna will be given out at New Brunswick Islamic Center on May 6
The New Brunswick Islamic Center will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at 6:30 p.m. May 6 at the mosque, 1330 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick. The first does of the Moderna vaccine will be administered. A follow-up for the second dose will be scheduled. Free. Register at https://form.jotform.com/211194458025049
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Community advocates peace, non-violence for children of North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Community leaders from the Brunswick area gathered to thank educators for their service to children while praying for the continued safety and well-being of all staff, students and administrators. “We gather this evening in respect and support of our township administrators, teachers and students, with sadness of the recent school violence touching…
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Muslim groups fight hunger in honor of Dr. King
By Humza Syed South Brunswick High School Special to Newspaper Media Group Hunger is the harsh reality that nearly 50 million people in America alone do not know where their next meal will come from. Since the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was observed in 1987, the national holiday has been traditionally associated…
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Locals react to travel ban, support community members
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Residents around the community have been showing signs of support to Muslims who have been facing discrimination since President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from seven countries in the Middle East for three months until the U.S. can improve its vetting process. Although there…
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Islamic center to hold open house Nov. 5
The New Brunswick Islamic Center will hold an open house at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 at 1330 Livingston Ave., Unit 4, North Brunswick. “Knowing your Muslim Neighbor: An Evening of Understanding Muslim Beliefs and Practices” will include a Q-and-A session as well as dinner. All are welcome. Reply to [email protected] and include the number of attendees.
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Police wife, clergymen pray for peace for all
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Local police, their relatives, public officials and clergymen are all speaking out against the violence that occurred last week around the country. Two men were shot dead by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and St. Paul, Minnesota, last week, which prompted a police-targeted shooting in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, where five police officers…