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Philly Muslims navigate a Ramadan unlike any other

The Philadelphia Masjid in West Philly is closed like most other mosques in the region due to the spread of the coronavirus. However, it opens its doors to select few individuals every night for taraweeh, a special prayer performed during the month of Ramadan.

Muslims perform taraweeh prayer, a special prayer at night during the month of Ramadan, at the Philadelphia Masjid in West Philly on Friday, May 01, 2020. The masjid only allows around 20 people inside, taking their temperatures before allowing them in. They must also stand six feet apart while praying.
Muslims perform taraweeh prayer, a special prayer at night during the month of Ramadan, at the Philadelphia Masjid in West Philly on Friday, May 01, 2020. The masjid only allows around 20 people inside, taking their temperatures before allowing them in. They must also stand six feet apart while praying.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer
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