Overview

• Mosques across New York City have become vital support centers for Muslim migrants, offering iftar meals, shelter, and a place for prayer during Ramadan.
• The influx of asylum seekers from Muslim-majority African countries has put a strain on these religious institutions, with leaders appealing for donations to meet the growing needs.
• Imams have transformed their mosques and homes into makeshift shelters, despite facing financial difficulties, to provide for the migrants.
• City efforts to support faith-based shelters have seen limited success, with only a few houses of worship approved to offer additional migrant housing.
• Migrants express gratitude for the support from mosques, though they face challenges in living conditions and await work authorization.