Millions of Americans are observing Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, prayer and devotional giving. As survivors of recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria recover from the cataclysmic tremors – the equivalent of 33 nuclear bombs each – American Muslim charities are working around the clock to respond to this and countless other areas of need by preparing for their busiest season of donations.But then accounts are mysteriously suspended, transactions are stalled, and desperately needed aid is held back.Welcome to banking while Muslim, an experience that involves dealing with systemic, deep-rooted institutional discrimination.
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