Abdullah Akl speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Abdullah Akl speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoSherif Ahmed, executive director of the Muslim American Society of New York, speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Sherif Ahmed, executive director of the Muslim American Society of New York, speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoSheikh Ahmed Tahoun prepares to lead the Taraweeh prayer to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Sheikh Ahmed Tahoun prepares to lead the Taraweeh prayer to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoAbdullah Akl speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Abdullah Akl speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoSherif Ahmed, executive director of the Muslim American Society of New York, speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Sherif Ahmed, executive director of the Muslim American Society of New York, speaks to members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island, who gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMembers of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Muslim American Society of Staten Island celebrates Ramadan in newly expanded community center

Members of the Muslim American Society of Staten Island gathered to celebrate Ramadan in their newly expanded community center in Dongan Hills on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)