United States

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The United States has officially withdrawn from the board of the UN’s climate damage fund, as revealed in a letter from the US Treasury Department, Jurist News reported.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…

As Ramadan begins, St. Paul Public Schools, along with 18 other Minnesota districts, has introduced a new Ramadan Meal Kit program to support Muslim students during the holy month, CBS news reported. This initiative allows students to receive meal kits…

In the U.S. prison system, a notable trend has emerged: many inmates are converting to Islam, a video interview by CBS News reported. Rami Nsour, director of the Tayba Foundation, which provides Islamic education to inmates, reports that approximately 90%…

US President Donald Trump announced plans to sell new “gold card” residency permits for $5 million each, aimed at attracting wealthy individuals to the United States, Dawn online newspaper reported. The proposal, unveiled in the Oval Office, is positioned as…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has firmly stated that “Sharia law is not allowed in Texas” in response to the proposed development of a new Islamic-themed town, “EPIC City,” near Josephine, approximately 40 minutes from Dallas, Newsweek.com reported. The project, spearheaded…

Muslim students at the University of Virginia (U.Va.) are preparing for the coming blessed month of Ramadan. To support fasting students, U.Va. Dine will introduce a buffet at Za’atar at The Castle, offering suhoor and iftar meals tailored to Ramadan…