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NPR Radio: “9/11 Anniversary: Local Muslims Reflect on Changes, Good and Bad”

Tuesday, Sep 6, 2011

“Adnan Ansari agrees that on the community level, things are headed in the right direction. He’s the vice president of programs for Islamic Relief USA,… …

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Hartford Courant: “Churches, Faith Groups Offering Storm Victims Comfort with Power and Hot Showers”

Thursday, Sep 1, 2011

Hartford Courant reporter Susan Campbell discusses the role of faith-based groups in offering emergency aid to survivors of Hurricane Irene. She cites Islamic Relief USA… …

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HuffingtonPost.com: “Ramadan Reflection Day 27: Waiting for the Storm”

Monday, Aug 29, 2011

Imam Khalid Latif is blogging his reflections during the month of Ramadan, featured daily on HuffPost Religion. In this post, he cites the Islamic Center… …

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Washington Post: “Ramadan: Time to Fast, Pray and Spend”

Monday, Aug 29, 2011

This article describes some of the Eid celebrations that take place around the Washington, DC, area. Islamic Relief USA is cited: “A classic barometer of… …

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Philly.com: “Evacuees at Rowan are Happy It’s Over”

Monday, Aug 29, 2011

This article, posted by the Philadelphia Inquirer, describes the experience from some 1,100 Hurricane Irene evacuees in New Jersey—and a little glimpse into some of… …

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“Food and Faith: Setting a Safe and Healthy Table”

Friday, Aug 26, 2011

More than 200 employees and community members gathered at the United States Department of Agriculture headquarters to mark the Department’s 3rd annual iftar dinner. The… …

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