Sightings Articles
Iftar and American Islam — Matthew Weiner
Iftar (the breaking of daily fasts during the Islamic month of Ramadan) in interfaith settings is an increasingly widespread phenomenon. This year there were dozens of interfaith Iftar celebrations throughout New York City, where I live, and perhaps ...
November 16, 2006
The Buddha's Birthday, Live from New York — Matthew Weiner
May marks the anniversary of the Buddha's birth more than 2,500 years ago. And now, all across America, Buddhists are observing "Vesak," a highly significant time for commemorating the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha. Traditionally falling on t...
May 11, 2006
A Sikh Thanksgiving in Queens -- Matthew Weiner
The Sikh community of New York City hosted a thanksgiving feast for local religious leaders, the NYPD, court officials, and a representative of the DA's office, hoping to initiate a program of hospitality and patriotism—and they succeeded with a litt...