ISLAMABAD – Hundreds of Muslims gathering at the world famous site, Times Square, in the United States to offer Tarawih prayers as the holy month of Ramadan has begun.
It is for the first time that Muslims offered the special prayer at the iconic site in New York where arrangements for Iftar were also made.
During the event, some speakers also highlighted the significance of Ramadan and fasting.
#Tarawih prayers took place for the first time in Times Square, #NewYork.#RamadanMubarak #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/6k32YJlfwB
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“We’re here to explain our religion to all those that don’t know what Islam is all about,” the organizer, identified as SQ, told CBS news. “Islam is a religion of peace.”
Videos circulating on social media shows a larger of Muslims are offering the prayers at the iconic site.
