Muslims in New York City surpass 50 million mark in observing Ramadan, a sacred month for Muslims. For the first time, the city has a Muslim mayor, Zehran Mammadov. On the occasion of Ramadan’s commencement, Mayor Mammadov shared a post on his Instagram account showcasing his iftar (breaking of the fast) spread. The spread is a fusion of traditional dishes from various geographical and social backgrounds, including Middle Eastern, South Asian street food, and everyday cuisine. The spread includes a mix of traditional dishes such as pita bread, falafel, kebabs, baklava, Persian-style samosas, marzipan (puffed rice), pukka, jalebi, and fruit like dates, almonds, and oranges.
A viral video on social media shows Mayor Mammadov selecting traditional dishes for iftar. In the video, he reveals that he breaks his fast with dates, followed by chaat and a glass of milk with chana and biryani, accompanied by a glass of tea. The video has been widely shared on social media, with users appreciating the mayor’s simple and South Asian-inspired menu choices. The video highlights how Ramadan observance in New York, a diverse city, brings out cultural and social unity.
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Rahul Gandhi assured Deepak Kumar that he did not need to be afraid, as he had not committed any wrongdoing.
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High-level changes have been made in the Bangladesh Armed Forces.
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The birth rate in Ukraine has dropped significantly over the past four years of war.
The ruling Workers’ Party of North Korea has re-elected Kim Jong-un as general secretary of the National Congress.
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The West Indies has displayed outstanding performance against Zimbabwe, breaking several records.
Bollywood star Amir Khan visited Meerut to record the title track of his son Janed Khan’s upcoming film ‘Ek Din’.
The British Pakistani youth died in a horrific knife attack outside a mosque in Birmingham’s outskirts on Friday evening.
Rahul Gandhi assured Deepak Kumar that he did not need to be afraid, as he had not committed any wrongdoing.
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