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Arts Mar 18

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

Nation Mar 06

Taraweeh at Times Square in New York
For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdowns, new war and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.

By Luis Andres Henao, Mariam Fam, Associated Press

World Feb 20

Palestinians gather to break their fast by eating Iftar meals on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, in Gaza City
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Palestinians in Gaza observe Ramadan despite enormous destruction and loss

The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world. For Palestinians in Gaza, Ramadan is defined by hope amid destruction and loss. News Hour videographer and producer Shams Odeh spoke with people in Gaza…

By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela, Janine AlHadidi

World Feb 16

A man hangs decorations ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Beirut
A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

World Apr 10

Palestinian Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers which mark the end of Ramadan in Al-Aqsa compound
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How Muslims in Jerusalem observed Ramadan and Eid amid 6 months of war in Gaza

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has ended, and with it comes Eid al-Fitr, the holiday of breaking the fast. But in Jerusalem and the West Bank, the mood is subdued as fellow Palestinians struggle in Gaza with hunger, even…

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Karl Bostic

Apr 10

At least 3 shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event, police say

By Claudia Lauer, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

At least two people were shot Wednesday at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

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Apr 10

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza's misery

By Andrew Wilks, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Before the holiday, markets teemed with shoppers buying clothes and sweets. People returned to villages to celebrate with loved ones. Some saw the holiday as a break from economic pressures. But for many, their thoughts were on the war.

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Apr 05

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Israel's war in Gaza weighs on the holy month of Ramadan

By Saher Khan

Muslims around the world are marking the month of Ramadan. But this year, Israel’s war in Gaza, with mass civilian casualties and widespread suffering among Gazans, has added a new layer to this holy month. We spoke with Muslims at…

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Apr 02

Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this Ramadan

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Leaders of a mosque in Harlem say their congregation is spending hundreds of dollars a night to host iftar, the traditional end of fast meal during Ramadan.

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Mar 14

Families of hostages held in Gaza despair as Ramadan cease-fire deadline passes

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promise to achieve "total victory" in the war against Hamas now rings hollow for many hostages' relatives. Families who have spent months protesting and calling for a deal feel dejected and unheard by Israel's war…

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