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A Quran competition for children took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, Iqna reported. The event saw 140 participants, aged 4 to 60, showcasing their memorization and recitation skills. Amani Kerrouchi, 11, who tied for…

The Helping Handzzz Foundation, a Dearborn-based non-profit, is addressing food waste and fostering community during Ramadan, WXYZ.com reported. Volunteers collect untouched meals and distribute them to individuals experiencing homelessness. The foundation, led by Nadine Daoud, provides nearly 400 meals weekly.…

Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark bill into law last week, making Illinois the first state in the U.S. to require state-run schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities to offer halal meal options, Fox News reported. The legislation, known as the…

At least 34 people have died in the US after powerful tornadoes struck multiple southeastern states, including Missouri, where 12 fatalities were reported. The tornadoes devastated communities, overturning vehicles and demolishing homes. In Kansas, a dust storm triggered a fatal…

Jefferson Parish Public Schools faced criticism over the treatment of fasting Muslim students during Ramadan, WWL TV reported. Community advocate Rana Ottallah reported that a parent requested their child be allowed to sit in the library during lunch, but the…

The largest annual iftar dinner in the U.S. took place at the Bayou City Event Centre, hosted by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Sister Cities Associations, attracting over 2,500 attendees, Geo News reported. Coordinator Saeed Sheikh emphasized the event’s…

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February showed a slower-than-expected rise in consumer prices, easing concerns about persistent inflation. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI increased by 2.8% year-over-year, down from January’s 3% rise and…

Muslims and non-Muslims gathered for a special Iftar meal earlier this week, promoting unity and understanding during Ramadan, Rudaw reported. This marked the second consecutive year that the event has brought together individuals from diverse faith communities to break their…

The United States has officially withdrawn from the board of the UN’s climate damage fund, as revealed in a letter from the US Treasury Department, Jurist News reported. This decision means the US will no longer participate in the Fund…

Hundreds of U.S. diplomats from the State Department and USAID have expressed deep concerns over the recent decision to disband USAID, warning that it could undermine U.S. security and global leadership, Khaama Press reported. In a letter to Secretary of…