Apr 24, 2020 | Newsroom, Social Services
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Rescue Committee in Dallas had a plan — to encourage its clients to fill out the Census. Now the rescue committee and other groups are also making sure their clients — many of whom are refugees — have enough to eat and...
Apr 24, 2020 | Press Release
On behalf of Islamic Circle of North America, I would like to extend congratulations to the entire Muslim community on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. As believers we couldn’t be more grateful to Allah for such a timely gift. Never in our lives we...
Apr 23, 2020 | Social Services
NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio announced today that social distancing measures are helping the City fight COVID-19, according to three indicators tracking hospital admissions for suspected COVID-19 cases, ICU occupants in NYC Health + Hospitals facilities, and percent of...
Apr 17, 2020 | Education, Newsroom, Social Services
By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON: The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented fiqhi and spiritual issues for the Muslim community in the United States, says Dr Asif Hirani, an Islamic scholar helping the community deal with this crisis. The issues range from...
Apr 17, 2020 | Newsroom, Social Services
From small business fundraisers to window sign drives and grocery giveaways, here’s how West Ridge neighbors are helping during the outbreak. By Joe Ward, Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown Reporter WEST RIDGE — With West Ridge having one of the largest...