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Some neighboring residents raised concerns over the summer that an expansion at the East Meadow Avenue mosque might increase traffic issues in the area.

L.I. Muslim Society gets approval for expansion

The Long Island Muslim Society has been given the green light to expand its East Meadow mosque, which takes in congregants from several South Shore communities, including North Bellmore and North Merrick. more

By Erik Hawkins | 1/25/18

Ayyan Zubair, author of "Views from the Six"

Views on interfaith programs

Humans are afraid of the unknown. Fear is the reason we confine ourselves to our comfort zone, interacting only with the people with whom and places where we feel most comfortable. We self-segregate … more

By Ayyan Zubair | 6/23/16

Nouralla Hassan and scores of Long Island Muslim Society congregants prayed before breaking their daily fast for Ramadan with many East Meadow teens at an interfaith dinner on Monday.

Taking part in interfaith dialogue

Muslims in East Meadow and Salisbury began celebrating Ramadan — a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad — on June 6. But in the midst of what they … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/22/16

Views from the Six

Hi, my name’s Ayyan. I’m an 18-year-old recent graduate of East Meadow High School and your average American teenager. My Sundays are devoted to watching football. My music library is … more

By Ayyan Zubair | 1/7/16

Long Island Muslim Society leaders said that interfaith services at the East Meadow mosque, like the one they hosted on June 22, bring community members of various faiths together.

Recapturing the narrative

Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/17/15

East Meadow’s religious leaders were pleased to see each other and meet community members of different faiths at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service.

Community unifies to pray, give thanks

Scores of East Meadowites of different backgrounds and religious beliefs gathered together on Sunday at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service. The ceremony was held at St. Raphael’s Roman … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

An interfaith service at the Long Island Muslim Society on June 22, five days after the start of Ramadan, brought Nassau County residents of various faiths together for an open dialogue on religion.

Local Muslims celebrate Islam's holiest month

Muslims across Nassau County are joining together to observe Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, which began mid-June. And while the major rituals of Ramadan involve fasting from sunrise to sunset — as a means of inner reflection and self-control — and donating to charity, local Islamic leaders said they are also using the time to promote interfaith awareness and unity in light of hate crimes that have taken place across the world in recent months. more

By David Weingrad | 7/1/15

More than 60 local students gathered on June 22 at the Long Islamic Muslim Society to learn about Islam. At near right were spiritual leaders Kamal Ahmed, left, his son, Imam Hamadullah Kamal, and student Ayyan Zubair.

An evening of interfaith bonding

The teenagers sat together on the floor of the Islamic center, some speaking lightheartedly about their experiences with religion and faith. Others were engrossed in a more serious theological discussion. more

By David Weingrad | 6/30/15

The Long Island Muslim Society’s Islamic Center is at 475 East Meadow Ave.

Islamic Center looks to expand

A proposal before the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals to grant a special exception to expand the Long Island Muslim Society’s house of worship on East Meadow Avenue has raised concerns among residents that it will exacerbate existing traffic problems on the busy two-lane road. more

By David Weingrad | 4/29/15

The Long Island Muslim Society recently donated $15,000 to Island Harvest. Pictured, from left, are officials from both organizations, including Zaki Hussain, Allison Puglia, Mujibur Rahman, Randi Shubin Dresner, Tariq Khan, Muhammad Hussain, Rahat Hussain and Rafiqur Rahman.

Muslim society donates $15k to hunger relief

The Long Island Muslim Society recently donated $15,000 to the Island Harvest Food Bank, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, to support its food distribution programs in serving more than 300,000 Long Islanders who face hunger every day. more

By David Weingrad | 3/26/14

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