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Governor Sherrill Celebrates Eid with Controversial Imam Qatanani

3/25/2026

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New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill attended a Ramadan event at Islamic Center of Passaic County led by Imam Mohammad Qatanani.
Sherrill shared photos of her visit on social media and wished a peaceful Eid al-Fitr.
Imam Mohammad Qatanani has faced deportation over alleged ties to Hamas and pursued a lengthy legal battle.
Courts ruled in his favor multiple times due to unreliable evidence from federal authorities.

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New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill attended a Ramadan event at Islamic Center of Passaic County led by Imam Mohammad Qatanani.
Sherrill shared photos of her visit on social media and wished a peaceful Eid al-Fitr.
Imam Mohammad Qatanani has faced deportation over alleged ties to Hamas and pursued a lengthy legal battle.
Courts ruled in his favor multiple times due to unreliable evidence from federal authorities.