Muslims Scrap With Police at Rye Playland Amusement Park in NY During Eid Over Hijab Ban on Rides

Muslims Scrap With Police at Rye Playland Amusement Park in NY During Eid Over Hijab Ban on Rides

By l0gikal on from www.nydailynews.com

Rye Playland was shut down Tuesday after cops scuffled with Muslims upset that women wearing head scarves were barred from the rides, witnesses said.

Fifteen people, including three women, were charged with disorderly conduct and assault in the chaos, authorities said.

The Westchester County park was packed with Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr - the holiday marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Dates - The Most Perfect Food; Health Benefits During Ramadan

Dates - The Most Perfect Food; Health Benefits During Ramadan

By HijabGirl on from www.khanapakana.com

One of the oldest known species of plant, the date is today a food of preference not only for its delicious taste but also for its nutritious properties. It is believed that only one date & a glass of milk are enough to meet all of a person’s daily nutritional requirements.

Ramadan Mubarak, Abdullah! [JOKE]

By HijabGirl on from muslimgrrrl.tumblr.com

Two men are in the desert, one called Steve and the other James. They have no water, are very thirsty but suddenly notice a Mosque nearby....
Chinese Muslims banned from fasting in Ramadan

Chinese Muslims banned from fasting in Ramadan

By Saladin on from muslimvillage.com

Beijing slapped severe restrictions on Chinese Muslims as the holy fasting month of Ramadan started.
7 Tips to Control Our Appetites in Ramadan

7 Tips to Control Our Appetites in Ramadan

By Saladin on from www.suhaibwebb.com

We are now in the second half of Ramadan, and before we know it, the month will be over. Let’s make it one of our goals (and insha’Allah [God-willingly] commit to it for good) to minimize over-eating so we can maximize the benefits of this blessed month. Here are seven tips to help develop a more mindful approach to eating
Billboards for 'Why Islam?' Muslim Info Hotline Roll Out Across US

Billboards for 'Why Islam?' Muslim Info Hotline Roll Out Across US

By Saladin on from religion.blogs.cnn.com

Want to learn more about Islam? There’s a hotline for that. And, through the end of the month, lots of roadside billboards to get the word out about it.
Common errors during Ramadan

Common errors during Ramadan

By Saladin on from www.vanguardngr.com

Ramadan should be a time to avoid being wasteful. Some Muslims are unable to distinguish between their needs and luxuries, hence they engage in wasteful spending. Whether in the varieties of food they devour each night, or in the other types of spending. If you have more, remember the have-nots. The act of giving is ibadah, and no act of ibadah can be said to be too much.
How our body benefits from Ramadan!

How our body benefits from Ramadan!

By Saladin on from nutritionforum.com

There is a physical and a spiritual aspect to fasting. I'm going to discuss the physical aspect and how it benefits your body, how to practice safe fasting by suggesting what to eat before and what to eat after fasting.


There are many spiritual reasons as to why we fast that I've been taught since I was a child. But I've always believed that there is more to it than just feeling for the poor, appreciating food and water, teaching us patience, and so on so forth. I knew there was a health r
Obama Honors Muslim-Americans

Obama Honors Muslim-Americans

By uzzie on from www.voanews.com

U.S. President Barack Obama said Muslim-Americans have made great contributions to the "strength and character" of the United States, as he welcomed guests to the White House for an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan, the Muslim holy month
The Holy Kitchens of Islam: Mabrouk Ramadan

The Holy Kitchens of Islam: Mabrouk Ramadan

By uzzie on from www.huffingtonpost.com

When we set out to make our "Holy Kitchens" film about Islam, we called it the Moon of Eïd, to acknowledge the lunar calendar that governs the start and end of the holy month of Ramadan. To be in a Muslim country during this month is an extraordinary experience. We spoke with Professor Ali Asani of Harvard University about sharing food:

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