April 23, 2020
By Robert S. McCaw, CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department
While every day, CAIR scours the internet for you to find, share and highlight the day’s most important COVID-19 headlines – today marks the start of Ramadan – so we are linking to stories that cover how American Muslims plan to celebrate Ramadan during the coronavirus crisis:
CAIR Webinar: Spiritual Reflections on Coping With COVID-19
US: Fearing coronavirus, Georgia mosques to stay shut for Ramadan
New York City intends to serve a half-million Halal meals during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, in the leading edge of a program that could feed as many as 2 million residents unable to pay for food
VIDEO: Ohio Islamic Center honors first responders, Ramadan begins
Coronavirus: Local Muslim community giving back to those in need as Ramadan begins
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati plans for Muslim holy month during pandemic
Coronavirus in Ohio: Muslims focus on service, not gatherings this Ramadan
A difficult question for Muslim doctors and nurses on the coronavirus front line: Do I fast during Ramadan this year?
Business Insider: How to support your Muslim coworkers who are fasting during Ramadan
Video: CAIR-MN Rep Says Broadcast Call to Prayer Will Help Prevent Isolation During COVID Lockdown
VICE: ‘You Just Can’t Say No’: Muslim Essential Workers on Working Through Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, Muslim Students Association helps students transition to virtual iftars and Quran readings
As Ramadan nears, North Texas Muslims confront the impact of COVID-19
LA: Cenla Islamic Society holds drive-thru food distribution
Muslims’ mantra during Ramadan turns to virtual worshiping: ‘Let’s be connected’
MI: Islamic Medical Association giving away $30,000 in gift cards to health care workers
