Ramadan changes during pandemic

Muslim communities are changing the way they celebrate Ramadan this year.

Right now?

We are in the holiest month of the year for muslims. it's called ramadan.

The pandemic is changing the way local muslim communities are celebrating this year.

Currently?

The mosque in rochester called masjed abubakr a?

Seddiq is closed.

Instead of gathering together many families will be staying home to pray.

Mosque leaders tell me right now is unchartered territory for muslims both emotionally and logistically.xx x the congregationa l prayers are prayers that you come together as a community, stand shoulder to shoulder with your brother and also of course your sisters as well, and then you pray.

But that is not happening.

I'm told it's unknown when the mosque will reopen.

Mosque leaders are following the guidelines of state and local health officials.

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