Up north in the Bronx, an imam has turned the two-story brick residence that houses his mosque into a makeshift overnight shelter for migrants, many of them men from his native Senegal. Islamic institutions in the Big Apple are struggling to keep up with the needs of the city's migrant population as an increasing number of asylum seekers come from Muslim-majority African countries. The challenge has become all the more pronounced during Ramadan, which began March 11 and ends April 9.
New York mosques are grappling with the task of meeting a surging number of migrants' needs during Ramadan while striving to provide meals, shelter and assistance.
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NYC mosques provide vital support for African migrants during Ramzan. Challenges include funding shortages and inadequate facilities. Mayor Adams program aims to assist faith-based shelters. Bishop Heyd calls for regulations to increase shelter capacity.
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