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Fear Grips Minnesota's Somali Community This Ramadan

2/22/2026

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  • In Minnesota, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Twin Cities have created a tense Ramadan for the Somali community.
  • Khalid Omar, a mosque leader, notes a shift in the community's energy compared with previous years.
  • Many Somali residents feel unsafe leaving their homes.
  • That fear is impacting local businesses and traditional gatherings.
  • Deqa Farah, a U.S. citizen, says she is skipping family dinners and restaurant outings during Ramadan.