Bronx Borough President Gibson Honors Muslim Leaders at Annual Iftar Dinner Dialogue

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honored Muslim leaders during an Iftar Dinner Dialogue on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall. The event was hosted in partnership with NYC Votes, Metroplus Health, ICNA Relief, the … Read More

Understanding Ramadan: A Month of Reflection and Unity

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

Muslim Community Network distributes 200 grocery boxes to Muslim immigrants ahead of Ramadan

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Muslim Community Network welcomed the holy month of Ramadan with a Food Pack-A-Thon on Thursday, March 31st, 2022, at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York located in Manhattan. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine joined … Read More

Ramadan : NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer to sponsor halal iftar meals for Muslim families this weekend

On May 15 and 17, 2020, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Office will sponsor halal iftar meals for Muslim families in need observing Ramadan at the following grab and go sites.   Friday, May 15, 4:00PM-6:00PM APNA BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CENTER & … Read More

Video: How to best honor the holy month of Ramadan during Coronavirus

During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims gather at mosques to pray and break their fast together, but this year the coronavirus has made it impossible, with many Muslim African immigrant New Yorkers confined at home with their … Read More

New York City holds 4th Annual Iftar in the City

Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell The de Blasio Administration—led by the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Mayor’s Center for Faith and Community Partnerships, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, and Thrive NYC—hosted … Read More

15 mistakes to avoid during Ramadan

In this month of Ramadan where many Muslims around the world are fasting in devotion to God, Asma Bint Shameem shares with us common mistakes that people make during this period. Mistake #1: Taking Ramadan as a ritual For many … Read More