Muslims gather to pray in NY's Times Square as Ramadan begins
They performed Taraweeh, special Ramadan night prayers, against the backdrop of the bright LED advertising billboards that illuminate the Manhattan landmark. "It's good to come here as Muslims. I saw Muslims from everywhere -- I was surprised, it's my first time here. I wanted to come and see the community," said one of the worshippers, Salman al-Hanafy, 20, a forklift operator from Cairo who wore a pristine white thobe. More than 100 faithful gathered for the prayer meeting despite cold, windy conditions... Читать дальше...