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Hindus Helping Fasting Muslims in Bihar Camps

September 8, 2008

Author: Imran Kha

Source: Arab News

http://arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=113994&d=8&m=9&y=2008&pix=world.jpg&category=World

Setting an example of communal harmony in relief camps in flood-hit Bihar, Hindus are helping Muslims keep Ramadan fast by sharing their meager resources. “What is interesting to note that Hindus are helping Muslims to keep fast by providing whatever possible in relief...

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Anger Over 'Ramadan' Trial Delay

September 7, 2008

Author: Hugh Schofield

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7602540.stm

A row has broken out in France after a court postponed a trial, apparently because it was to take place during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Critics say the decision is a breach of France's strict separation of religion and state.

The trial of seven men for armed robbery was due to start on 16 September in Rennes.

But last week the...

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Muslims Weigh Health Woes, Desire to Fast

September 6, 2008

Author: Robert Mitchum

Source: The Chicago Tribune

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For Muslims like Nadia Aslam, the tradition of fasting from dawn to dusk during the lunar month of Ramadan is a treasured experience of sacrifice and spiritual resolve.

"There's a different feeling in Ramadan. I just feel closer to God," Aslam said.

But when she entered Ramadan seven months pregnant in 2006, she faced the difficult decision of whether it would be in the best interests of her and her...

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East African Workers Tell Swift to Let Them Adhere to Ramadan Schedule

September 4, 2008

Author: Nate Miller

Source: The Tribune

http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20080904/NEWS/109049995/1001

Muslim workers, mainly from East Africa, and their employers, JBS Swift, appear to have reached at least a short-term compromise allowing some shift workers to observe the holy month of Ramadan after a brief show of strength from the workers Wednesday outside the Swift plant in north Greeley.

As part of the religion,...

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Muslim Scientist Asks Judge to Order Hearing

September 4, 2008

Author: Sally Kalson

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08248/909273-85.stm?cmpid=localstate.xml

The nuclear scientist and Muslim prison chaplain who lost his security clearance and his job under a veil of secrecy wants a federal judge to order the government to explain its actions and to affirm his right to defend himself.

Lawyers for Moniem El-Ganayni yesterday filed a motion for preliminary...

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Joyous Supporters Greet Imam

September 4, 2008

Author: Elizabeth Llorente

Source: The Record

http://www.northjersey.com/news/Imam_to_learn_his_fate.html

A prominent Muslim cleric, celebrated for his moderation by supporters but accused of ties to a terrorist group by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, today won his bid to call the United States his permanent home.

In his 69-page decision, Immigration Judge Alberto Riefkohl said Homeland Security officials had presented a...

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Howard's Muslim Foundation Has 'Best' Food Drive

September 4, 2008

Author: Mike Santa Rita

Source: Columbia Flier

http://www.explorehoward.com/community/11329/howards-muslim-foundation-has-best-food-drive/

The Howard County Muslim Foundation donated 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food products to the Howard County Food Bank Aug. 24 following its seventh annual food drive.

"This is perhaps the best year that we've had ... not only in terms of the turnout but also the...

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US Mega-Mosques: Muslim Tradition With US Convenience

September 4, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: AFP

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iwdyQC6MERQnQ8h18T9sCnU1SN-Q

As Islam makes inroads in the United States, American Muslims are setting up mega-mosques that combine religious tradition with typical American convenience.

Modelled on the huge, non-Catholic churches that offer their congregations of at least 2,000 members several different sites for worship, US mega-mosques have become a...

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Mosque Draws Faithful of Many Backgrounds

September 4, 2008

Author: Sachi Fujimori

Source: The Record Online

http://www.northjersey.com/news/northernnj/Mosque_draws_faithful_of_many_backgrounds.html

Masjid Al-Nur Islamic Center is a mosque in a second-floor walk-up on Washington Street in Paterson. Its neighbors include a butcher shop, a fish market and a poultry store with white hens in stacked cages.

The mosque attracts Muslims who are black, Lebanese,...

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Religious Diversity Celebrated at Interfaith Event

September 3, 2008

Author: Trish Hollenbeck

Source: Northwest Arkansas Times

http://nwanews.com/nwat/News/68743/

A Muslim from Palestine, Fadil Bayyari, is helping to build the Jewish Temple Shalom in Fayetteville. It is being designed by a Christian.

University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart gave this as an example of tolerance and diversity as he spoke during the Institute of Interfaith Dialog's fourth annual Interfaith Banquet Tuesday night at the Fayetteville...

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New Islamic Center Coming to Charlottesville

September 3, 2008

Author: Stephanie Satchell

Source: Charlottesville News

http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.tv/news/headlines/27832899.html

After spending more than 15 years worshiping in an old building people were out growing the congregation of the Islamic Society of Central Virginia broke ground for a new community center Wednesday afternoon.

“Whenever we have Friday prayers everybody is always squished we often have to kind of come...

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U.S. Muslims Celebrate Holy Month With Charity Projects

September 2, 2008

Author: Cathy Lynn Grossman

Source: USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2008-09-02-ramadan-service_N.htm

Muslims across the country are marking Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic year, with charity and outreach programs.

The Council for American-Islamic Relations, the Washington-based advocacy and civil rights group, is urging Muslims to invite their non-Muslim neighbors to join them at an iftar—...

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U.S. Fights Islamic Anti-Defamation Push

September 2, 2008

Author: Betsy Pisik

Source: The Washington Times

http://www.washtimes.com/news/2008/sep/02/us-fights-islamic-anti-defamation-push/

The Bush administration, European governments and religious rights organizations are mounting a new effort to defeat a General Assembly resolution that demands respect for Islam and other religions but has been used to justify persecution of religious minorities.

The resolution,...

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