In USA, a virus-era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities

In USA, a virus-era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities

In USA, a virus-era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities BY NOREEN NASIR, MARIAM FAM and AROUN DEEN Associated Press For Muslims in the United States, there is no other time more centered around gathering in congregation than the holy month of Ramadan. In every corner of the country, believers attend community iftar meals to break the fast and then pack neatly into tight rows for nightly prayers at the mosque. On weekends, especially, some may linger […]

 May 4, 2020
Illinois Governor issues Proclamation on Hindu prayers at Illinois Senate & House

Illinois Governor issues Proclamation on Hindu prayers at Illinois Senate & House

Illinois Governor issues Proclamation on Hindu prayers at Illinois Senate & House Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has issued a Proclamation marking the “invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the start of Illinois Senate and House of Representatives sessions” read by distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed. On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield started their sessions with Hindu invocations, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture; which were […]

 April 17, 2018