Senator Cordell Cleare partners with Muslim leaders to host 3rd Eid al-Fitr celebration in Harlem

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Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell State Senator Cordell Cleare partnered, on April 13th, 2024, with Muslim community leaders City Councilmember Yusef Salaam and Assemblyman Charles D. Fall, Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, local mosques, and organizations … Read More

Understanding Ramadan: A Month of Reflection and Unity

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As we start the holy month of Ramadan, it’s essential to delve into its significance, and history. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide. It holds great spiritual significance as the month during … Read More