Post by sevenofnine on Mar 6, 2024 11:49:50 GMT -5
I wonder if same town does Passover and Happy Hankkarh for the Jews PROBABLY NOTTT!
The German city of Frankfurt is aiming to send a message of peace and togetherness during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by illuminating a central high street with half-moons, stars and other decorations for the first time, German media reported first on Tuesday.
From March 10 until April 9, a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims, Frankfurt's pedestrianized Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse — known colloquially as the Fressgass (roughly: food alley) due to its proliferation of cafes and restaurants — will feature a large sign reading "Happy Ramadan!" and other illuminations.
Sharing Ramadan meals in sustainable packaging
"Ramadan is a time in which people reflect on what is really important in life: having something to eat, a roof over your head, and peace and comfort with family, friends and neighbors," explained city council chairwoman Hilime Arslaner.
"I'm pleased that these messages of peace during Ramadan will be visible in our Frankfurt," she added.
City mayor Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg said that such messages are particularly important during times of war and crisis, adding: "These are the lights of togetherness: against prejudice, discrimination, anti-Muslim racism and also antisemitism."
Frankfurt Muslims welcome sign of togetherness
With a population of almost 800,000, Frankfurt is Germany's fifth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne) and the center of the country's financial sector. It is also one of Germany's most proudly multicultural cities, with Muslims making up around 15% of the population (100,000-150,000).
Mohamed Seddadi, chairman of Frankfurt's Muslim Community, therefore welcomed the illumination plans as "very meaningful for Muslims," saying they signaled that: "We all belong together."
www.dw.com/en/germany-ramadan-lights-to-go-up-in-frankfurt-for-first-time/a-68451520
The German city of Frankfurt is aiming to send a message of peace and togetherness during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by illuminating a central high street with half-moons, stars and other decorations for the first time, German media reported first on Tuesday.
From March 10 until April 9, a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims, Frankfurt's pedestrianized Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse — known colloquially as the Fressgass (roughly: food alley) due to its proliferation of cafes and restaurants — will feature a large sign reading "Happy Ramadan!" and other illuminations.
Sharing Ramadan meals in sustainable packaging
"Ramadan is a time in which people reflect on what is really important in life: having something to eat, a roof over your head, and peace and comfort with family, friends and neighbors," explained city council chairwoman Hilime Arslaner.
"I'm pleased that these messages of peace during Ramadan will be visible in our Frankfurt," she added.
City mayor Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg said that such messages are particularly important during times of war and crisis, adding: "These are the lights of togetherness: against prejudice, discrimination, anti-Muslim racism and also antisemitism."
Frankfurt Muslims welcome sign of togetherness
With a population of almost 800,000, Frankfurt is Germany's fifth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Cologne) and the center of the country's financial sector. It is also one of Germany's most proudly multicultural cities, with Muslims making up around 15% of the population (100,000-150,000).
Mohamed Seddadi, chairman of Frankfurt's Muslim Community, therefore welcomed the illumination plans as "very meaningful for Muslims," saying they signaled that: "We all belong together."
www.dw.com/en/germany-ramadan-lights-to-go-up-in-frankfurt-for-first-time/a-68451520