Wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed the only mosque in the Altadena area. As the community prepares to celebrate the end of Ramadan, it's finding ways to give kids — and adults — a sense of normalcy.
Wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed the only mosque in Altadena, Masjid Al-Taqwa, founded by Black Muslims 40 years ago, disrupting Ramadan traditions. The community, including families who helped found the mosque and lost homes and businesses, is using a school cafeteria for iftar and preparing children for Eid al-Fitr to maintain normalcy. While observing Ramadan, they cope with the trauma and plan to rebuild their mosque after finding a temporary location for weekly prayers.
