Tag: Ramadan
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Muslim Center of Middlesex County holds annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner
In celebration of Ramadan, the Muslim Center of Middlesex County hosted the annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner with more than 300 attending. “We were unable to host Iftars in the past two years due to the pandemic and were very excited to invite and host our guests again,” said Ahmed Iqbal, director of outreach for Muslim…
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MALEA holds Ramadan Iftar, recognizing important members of the community
The Muslim American Law Enforcement Association’s (MALEA) second annual Ramadan Iftar was held April 21 at Masjid Al-Wali in Edison. Lt. Kamil Warraich, MALEA president, delivered the welcoming remarks, which were followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MALEA Imam Dr. Shadee Elmasry offered a prayer. Keynote speaker was Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin, while U.S.…
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Ramadan Reflections
South Brunswick Human Relations Commission, Islamic Center host evening of prayer on first night of Muslim holiday SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Azra Baig, chairwoman of the South Brunswick Human Relations Commission, said Muslims…
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Indian American Muslim Council spreads message of Ramadan, donates PPE to hospitals, police departments
The New Jersey chapter of the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) organized an online fundraiser to support area first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Muslim community members in New Jersey raised funds for the donation of 15,000 pieces of PPE (personal protective equipment) to first responders, according to information provided by the IAMC. As…
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Ramadan Sharing Initiative begins
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan will last through June 3. During this time, Azra Baig and Saima Iqbal of South Brunswick are encouraging participation in the fifth year of the “Ramadan Sharing Initiative” where Muslims reach out to their friends, neighbors, co-workers and others to help spread peace, love, kindness and mercy by sharing food.…
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American Muslims ‘Stand United for Humanity’ at annual dinner
WOODBRIDGE — The American Muslim Council held its sixth annual Grand Interfaith Dinner, or Iftar, at the Royal Albert Palace, focusing on “standing united for humanity.” American Muslims from across New Jersey are currently observing the holy month of Ramadan when they fast from dawn to sunset in an effort to reconnect spiritually and to…
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Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan in South Brunswick
PHOTO COURTESY OF AZRA BAIG Thousands of local Muslims celebrated Eid, which is the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with a day of prayers on June 25 at Rowland Park in South Brunswick.
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Rites of Spring to be discussed at Old Bridge Library May 21
Passover, Easter and Ramadan, periods sacred to three major religions, will be discussed at an interfaith program at 2:30 p.m. on May 21 at the Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Speakers from St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Congregation Beth Ohr and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Central…
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Islamic Society seeks volunteers to prepare meals
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) is partnering with Muslims Against Hunger to feed the poor and hungry during Ramadan. On July 4, observant fasting Muslims are planning to prepare 1,000 meals to be distributed by Hunger Van to the poor and homeless in and around New Jersey for the second consecutive year. Volunteers will meet…