In a momentous development for the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), new officers have been selected to lead its Board for the year 2024. The announcement comes as a testament to the organization's commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and effective representation within the Muslim community in the United States.
The Annual MAS-ICNA Convention, the largest Islamic gathering in North America, concluded in Chicago with an overwhelming display of faith, vision, and resilience. The convention, which has been a staple in the Islamic community since 2001, saw a remarkable increase in attendance, with over 40,000 individuals participating in the diverse array of events and programs.
QUEENS, NY – On Friday, November 24, over 200 concerned constituents gathered outside Rep. Grace Meng’s Flushing office to urge her to join the growing chorus of voices calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The current ceasefire, which went into effect earlier that morning, was already violated by Israeli airstrikes as Gazans attempted to return to their homes in northern Gaza. The death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 15,000 Palestinian lives. Despite the escalating death toll, Rep. Meng has yet to join the 44 Congressional Representatives and 3 Senators who have called for a ceasefire.
American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) has expressed its deep concern over recent Senate resolutions that aim to condemn antisemitism. The organization emphasizes that while they unequivocally condemn all forms of hatred, including antisemitism, they believe that the language and framing of these resolutions present a one-sided narrative that could stifle critical discourse about Israel's actions and policies. AMP is worried that this one-sided approach may contribute to Islamophobia and Palestinephobia.
The New York Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today denounced the blanket condemnation made by New York City Mayor Eric Adams against a pro-Palestinian rally that took place in Times Square yesterday. On Sunday, Mayor Adams responded to the rally with a tweet, stating that the protestors were “spreading hatred” and that he found it “deeply troubling this group of extremists express support for terrorism.”
In a groundbreaking move aimed at promoting religious freedom and cultural inclusivity, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban announced today a historic initiative that allows mosques and masjids in the city to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, known as the Adhan, every Friday and throughout the holy month of Ramadan. This monumental decision signifies a significant stride in Mayor Adams' ongoing efforts to create a city where all faiths are respected and where individuals can practice their religious traditions without hindrance.
The North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community (NABIC) is set to host its highly anticipated 33rd Annual Convention on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at St. John’s University Queens Campus, located at 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439. This year's convention promises to be an unforgettable event, filled with meaningful discussions, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to contribute to the betterment of society.
The anticipation reaches its peak as the highly awaited MUNA Convention-23 is all set to kick off this upcoming Friday, bringing together the largest congregation of Bangladeshi Muslims. The Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia will play host to this grand event, with MUNA leaders confirming that preparations for the convention are nearing completion. Notably, the renowned Bangladeshi scholar, Dr. Mizanur Rahman Azhari, is scheduled to grace the convention with his presence. This official announcement was made during a press conference on Thursday by none other than MUNA President Harun or Rashid.
Authorities Struggle to Curb Disturbing Trend as Community Concerns Mount. In recent months, the bustling metropolis of New York City has witnessed a distressing upsurge in hate crimes, leaving residents and officials deeply troubled. The alarming spike in these targeted acts of violence has sparked outrage and concern, raising questions about the city's ability to ensure the safety and security of its diverse population. Statistics released by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) indicate a significant increase in reported hate crimes across all five boroughs. These heinous acts, motivated by prejudice and discrimination, target various marginalized groups, including but not limited to racial, ethnic, religious, and community groups. The rise in such incidents has sent shockwaves through the city, which prides itself on its reputation as a melting pot of cultures.
Graduated students at Washington University of Science and Technology received a letter of greetings from former US President Bill Clinton. This graduation ceremony was on Saturday, June 17—class of 2023. Dressed in gowns and hats, students participate in the graduation parade and accept the graduation certificate. Seventy-six students at the university received this convocation.
The Washington Center for Yemeni Studies (WCYS) also participated in the three-day advocacy event, hosting Wednesday WCYS’s 1st Annual Yemen Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. WCYS brought almost 100 Yemeni Americans to promote greater awareness and congressional understanding of the war in Yemen and the need for holistic U.S. understanding and engagement, balanced pressure, supporting good governance, and greater diplomatic engagement.
Zakat Foundation of America has awarded the Community Achievement Award to 25 organizations in New York. Recognizing their exceptional contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and global natural disasters, these community organizations are being honored and acknowledged. The 'Quran Night and Community Achievement Award' event, organized by the Zakat Foundation of America, took place at the Hillside Islamic Center on Friday. The foundation's Regional Manager, Imran Ansary, and Director of Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Aldardashti, presented this recognition to the selected organizations. In addition to their remarks, the Executive Director of Yakat Foundation of America, Halil Demir, Executive Committee Chairman of Hillside Islamic Center, Kalim Hussein, and President of Jamaica Muslim Center, Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, spoke at the event. The program began with a recitation from the Quran by prominent reciters Sheikh Ibrahim Aldardashti and Qari Nazrul Islam, creating an atmosphere of spirituality.
Preparations for Eid ul-Fitr celebrations are in full swing across New York City. About three hundred Eid prayers are scheduled to be held this time. If it is not raining, the Eid congregation is contained in the nearby school playground or on the nearby main road. Most New Yorkers celebrate Eid on Friday, April 21, 2023.
The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, meaning that Thursday will be the last day of the holy month, with Eid Al-Fitr celebrations to begin on Friday, April 21, 2023, the Saudi Crescent Sighting Committee announced. Many of the United States Muslim community followed the KSA decision. That's why Friday will be Eid Day for American Muslims.
Bangladesh's Hafez Saleh Ahmad Takrim has again won the International Hifzul Quran Competition. This time, Takrim became the first to participate in the 26th Dubai International Hifzul Quran Competition. Ethiopia's Abbas Hadi came second in the competition, and Saudi Arabia's Khalid Sulaiman took third place.
Leaders of different religions who live in New York City think that social problems can be solved by having more conversations between religions. They said the increase in hate crime, drug addiction among youth, and continuous shooting incidents are not comforting. For this, besides government agencies, interfaith leaders should take necessary actions in the community to meet the uprising's challenges. Representatives from different religions spoke at an interfaith iftar party in Queens on Thursday. The program is organized by "the partnership of faith" and supported by the Islamic Circle of North America.
Nadia Kahf has become the 2nd Muslim hijab-wearing woman judge in the USA. Kahf took her oath on Holy Quran. She has been appointed to the superior court in New Jersey.
Kahf is being hailed from Syria and is a family law and immigration attorney. Nadia Kahf took her oath on Thursday with her hand on the Holy Quran in New Jersey. She will serve a Passaic County Superior Court Judge after New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy nominated her a year ago.
. Kahf is being hailed from Syria and is a family law and immigration attorney. Nadia Kahf took her oath on Thursday with her hand on the Holy Quran in New Jersey. She will serve a Passaic County Superior Court Judge after New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy nominated her a year ago.
Kazi Fouzia has been honored for his work on behalf of the immigrant community in the United States for more than a decade. She is the organizing director of Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM). Shahana Hanif, a New York City Council member, gave Kazi Fouzia a signed proclamation at a small event in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening.
A man's family and friends gathered on Thursday to protest and demand details about the deadly altercation with Cambridge police.
At UMass Boston, Sayed Faisal, 20, was a junior. People who knew him stated he lived in the vicinity, worked at a CVS, and had recently relocated with his family from Bangladesh.
United States (US) envoy to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, on Wednesday (December 14, 2022), was forced to shorten his visit to a family of a victim of enforced disappearance in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka as a group of pro-government people desperately gathered in front of the victim's residence in Shaheen Bagh area of the city, causing a commotion outside the gate.
Since 2016, voter registration among American Muslims increased from 60% to 81% by 2022. As the Muslim population continues to rise, its hoped this will spur better representation in government and the electoral system more generally.
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At least five hours sleep a night may cut the over-50s' chances of multiple chronic health problems, researchers say. Ill health can disrupt sleep - but poor sleep may also be a forewarning or a risk itself, they say. There is evidence sleep helps restore, rest and rejuvenate the body and mind - but why the "golden slumber number" might matter remains unclear. The PLoS Medicine study tracked the health and sleep of UK civil servants. All of the about 8,000 participants were asked: How many hours of sleep do you have on an average weeknight?" Some also wore a wrist-watch sleep tracker.
The war in Ukraine has underlined the growing importance of space to armies on the ground. In an interview with the BBC, the head of the US Space Force, General Jay Raymond, describes it as the "first war where commercial space capabilities have really played a significant role". It's also the first major conflict in which both sides have become so reliant on space. Gen Raymond - whose service is the newest branch of the US armed forces - avoids giving precise details of how the US and its allies have been helping Ukraine.
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