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.
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.
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 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.”
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