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- www.aljazeera.com Israel blocks shipment of Russian Sputnik V vaccine to Gaza
Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of stopping 1,000 doses intended for medical workers to blockaded Gaza Strip.
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China’s Crackdown on Muslims Extends to a Resort Island
www.nytimes.com China’s Crackdown on Muslims Extends to a Resort Island (Published 2021)The Utsuls of Hainan island were once celebrated by the government for their links to the larger Muslim world. Not anymore.
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Congratulations on the Month of Rajab
Everybody knows that Ramadan is the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, but what is Rajab? It is two months before Ramadan, followed by the month of Sha'aban. These two preceding months are important to Muslims because they are a prelude leading up to Ramadan. In other words, when Rajab arrives, that is when we start getting excited. :)
- www.aljazeera.com With mosques closed, NYC Muslims find new ways to observe Ramadan
Unable to physically pray together this Ramadan, Muslim New Yorkers spend time preparing food for those in need.
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Why we must help - and learn from - refugees this Ramadan
www.aljazeera.com Why we must help – and learn from – refugees this RamadanAs we try to adjust to the new coronavirus reality, we can learn a lot from the experiences and resilience of refugees.
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Italian Hostage’s Release Erupts Into Clashes Over Islam and Ransom
www.nytimes.com Italian Hostage’s Release Erupts Into Clashes Over Islam and Ransom (Published 2020)The conversion to Islam by Silvia Romano, an Italian aid worker kidnapped by a group said to be linked to the Shabab, was met with insults and threats.
- www.aljazeera.com Amid the coronavirus, bailing out mosques is essential
Mosques provide important community services that are needed now more than ever, but many may not survive without help.
- www.aljazeera.com Ramadan in Nigeria amid coronavirus lockdown
‘It’s not possible for me to fast without food.’ How Ramadan in Nigeria is affected by coronavirus restrictions.
- www.aljazeera.com UK Muslim, 100, walks garden laps for virus victims while fasting
Inspired by Tom Moore, Dabirul Choudhury raises tens of thousands for coronavirus victims from UK to Bangladesh.
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15 Funerals a Day: The Pace of Death Stuns Brooklyn Muslims
www.nytimes.com 15 Funerals a Day: The Pace of Death Stuns Brooklyn Muslims (Published 2020)Al-Rayaan Muslim Funeral Services has turned to family members and fellow mourners to offer prayers and move bodies.