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Ramadan Begins As Muslims Observe Fasting In New York
In Manhattan a 10 year old girl Layla Elsayd observes Ramadan fasting all day at an Arabic class. Reports note Ramadan starts with the new moon and lasts about 30 days with daily Quran readings and sunset iftar. The piece highlights school days, veils, anti Muslim slurs, and community practices including potluck dinners and family meals at mosques.
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New York
Layla Elsayd
Manhattan
Elsayd
United States
Ibrahim Hooper
Council On American-Islamic Relations
Washington
D.C
Moamen ElSayed
Aminah Crosley
Staten Island
Saudi Arabia
Yvonne Haddad
North America
Hooper
Tanzila Nikkiema
Zanzibar