This year’s Eid Al-Fitr celebration, hosted by Texas A&M’s Muslim Student Association, or MSA, drew over 1,500 attendees on Wednesday, April 10 at the Brazos County Expo Center. Eid Al-Fitr signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, a sacred month during which Muslims observe a 30-day fast. In collaboration with the Islamic Community of Bryan-College Station, or.
The month of prayer, charity, and fasting fell into summer break for Aggie Muslims in 2019, and since then the communal holiday has been marred by social distancing requirements due to the pandemic.
Islamic Community of Bryan-College Station reflects on Myanmar military takeover
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and last updated 2021-02-02 14:29:03-05
BRAZOS VALLEY, TX â On Feb 1., the world learned of Myanmar s government being taken over by its military for one year.
The announcement, aired on the military-owned Myawaddy TV, stated that the military-drafted constitution, which was ratified in 2008, allows the military to take control in times of national emergency.
In part, the military cited the governmentâs failure to act on their claims of voter fraud in the last Nov. elections. However, as of Feb 2., the military has not presented any proof to back its claims.