New York City has announced plans to serve more than 500,000 halal meals to Muslims during Ramadan
Muslims, who began the holy month of Ramadan on Thursday, are no exception. The holy month involving fasting from sunup to sundown, charity and prayer is typically celebrated as a community. But due to social distancing, that's not possible this year.How coronavirus has changed Ramadan for MuslimsTo help families celebrate, especially those who've lost income due to shutdowns, .A halal meal is one that is prepared in accordance with Islamic law.
This year, with mosques closed and breadwinners out of work, those very communities are in need of help.As part of ongoing efforts to support New Yorkers during the pandemic, the city will increase the supply and distribution of halal meals at 32 Grab and Go sites across all five boroughs where there are large Muslim populations. More than 400,000 halal meals will be available at 435 school sites where all New Yorkers can go for food.
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