Masjid Al Wadud

Jason Gleason, whose group represents much of Montclair’s downtown, said most business owners “really went through the ringer to survive” over the last year.

Muslims observing Ramadan won't be able to attend large gatherings, due to capacity and spacing restrictions still in effect in the pandemic.

"We know that, for many of our residents, the ability to worship together plays a central role in well-being and mental health," Murphy said. 

The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted all aspects of life in Montclair, including for members of the township’s many houses of worship.

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news A group of Montclair-area clergy and community leaders has issued an open letter addressing a meeting on Jan. 6 to discuss how to build unity and understanding in Montclair in the wake of a NAACP official's remarks criticized as anti-Semitic...

Local Muslims look forward to Eid al-Fitr, observed on June 4. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, and will be celebrated with food and a carnival.

Ramadan is a time when Muslims strengthen their faith. Ramadan continues until June 14.

Imam Kevin Dawud Amin led the service and the breaking of the fast of Ramadan, on Saturday night, May 26, for about two dozen local Muslims. Ramadan, May 17 to June 15 this year, is the holiest month of the year for more than one billion Muslims, and fasting until nightfall is one of the five pillars of Islam, promoting compassion for the less fortunate...