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Bariatric Surgery Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan was harder this year for this Philly woman – but that's a byproduct of her weight-loss success

Police identify suspect charged in shooting at Ramadan event in West Philly

West Philly Ramadan shooting

At least three people shot at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philly

Shooting West Philly

Muslim group calls for hate crime investigation into vandalism at Point Breeze mosque

Point Breeze mosque vandalism

New Jersey to observe Muslim Heritage Month each January beginning in 2024

N.J. Republican Ed Durr apologizes for anti-Islamic tweet that surfaced after upset victory over Steve Sweeney

Edward Durr Twitter Islam

Philly spot named one of best halal restaurants in United States

Saad's Halal Restaurant Philadelphia

Muslim American Society chapter's video of children speaking about beheadings was an 'oversight'

Muslim American society video

Police investigating anti-Islamic signs posted near Upper Darby mosque

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Children's Books

GoFundMe aims to get books featuring Muslim children into Philadelphia schools

Children's Books Against Islamophobia

Delaware state senators walk out of session during Muslim prayer

Delaware Legislative Hall

Tweets by Ellen, J.K. Rowling propel Philly Muslim man's fundraiser for vandalized Jewish cemetery

Muslim-American Olympian from New Jersey claims she was detained by U.S. Customs

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Feds sue New Jersey town over alleged obstruction of mosque project

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Moorish-Americans observe remembrance day on Independence Mall

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Pennsylvania county official on Facebook: 'No Islam allowed'

President Obama

Transcript: Obama's emotional remarks on 'radical Islam,' terror and the GOP

Orlando Shooting

Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Muslims speak out

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Three ways to support our local Muslim community during Ramadan

Select Philly, Camden charter schools to observe Muslim holidays next school year

Muslim Eid holiday

Philly Muslims rallying for city observance of two Islamic holidays

Muslim Eid holiday

Kenney, Rubio spar over Islam's involvement in shooting of Philly policeman

Kenney quote about Islam role in police shooting draws backlash

Hartnett Shooting

Being Muslim in Philadelphia: ‘I am American. I am free.'

Miriam Abuawadeh Muslim in Philadelphia

N.J. Jewish community hosts Chinese Christmas dinner for Syrian refugees

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Take heart America: Standing in courageous unity with our Muslim American citizens

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Kensington mosque 'overwhelmed' by show of support from community

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Trump: Women wearing burkas don't need to wear makeup; 'it's easy'

Sarah Palin defends Curt Schilling's tweet about Muslim extremists

Community gathers for Islamic Heritage Festival

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U.S. probing Islamic State claims it was behind Texas cartoon attack

Alleged shooter in Mohammad cartoon attack identified

Turkish court orders Facebook to block pages insulting Mohammad: media

Are snowmen anti-Islamic?

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Your brain learns from rejection − here's how it becomes your compass for connection

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Health insurers commit to making prior authorizations easier and less common

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