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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacob & North Central Bronx Celebrate Eid

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/Jacobi & North Central Bronx leadership, staff, and community members came together to mark the celebration of Eid on April 10, 2025.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi & North Central Bronx 

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi & North Central Bronx leadership, staff, and community members came together to mark the celebration of Eid on April 10.

 

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/Jacobi & North Central Bronx leadership, staff, and community members came together to mark the celebration of Eid on April 10, 2025.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi & North Central Bronx 

Hospital officials said both hospital campuses, based in the Bronx neighborhoods of Morris Park and Norwood respectively, are fortunate to enjoy large, vibrant Muslim communities who visit the facility as both patients and neighbors.

 

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/Jacobi & North Central Bronx leadership, staff, and community members came together to mark the celebration of Eid on April 10, 2025.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi & North Central Bronx 

Additionally, they said both facilities enjoy a sizable staff of the Islamic faith who are deeply tied to the community. “We send the warmest wishes to our Muslim colleagues and patients for a blessed and joyful Eid al-Fitr,” said CEO Christopher Mastromano.

 

There were also other celebrations held around the borough. More to follow

 

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