Day: August 19, 2012

Ramadan Ends Saturday, August 17, 2012, in the Chicagoland Area

The American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Frankfort, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ramadan offficially ends tonight, Saturday, August 17, 2012, in the Chicagoland area, according to a statement sent by the American Islamic Association in Frankfort. Shawwal, the tenth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, begins Sunday. The statement follows as received:[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Eid-al-Fitr

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012. Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Eid-al-Fitr. For Muslims, Ramadan has been a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. These past four weeks have also been a time to serve[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 18, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Pfc. Michael R. Demarsico II, of North Adams, Mass., died Aug. 16 in Panjwa’l, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered an enemy improvised device.  Demarsico was assigned to[Read More…]

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