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Authorities prepare for New Year’s Eve in Times Square and across the US as Israel-Hamas war presents elevated threats

New York CNN — Authorities across the US are working to ensure New Year’s revelers’ security this weekend, particularly in New York, where law enforcement officials say the war in Gaza has contributed to the concern of lone-wolf attacks, though they stress there is “no specific reporting regarding any threats.” A joint threat assessment based …

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Egypt Independent December 31, 2023

Photos: Hundreds perform Taraweeh prayers in Times Square for 2nd year in row

Muslims in New York held Taraweeh prayers at the Times Square for the second year in a row, organized and invited by Islamic influencer “SQ”. At sunset, the reciters of the Quran, Faisal Latif and Faraj Hassan, performed Maghrib prayer, and people began to break their fast with free Iftar meals. Times Square was crowded …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2023