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Patterson, NJ is a Palestinian city

Islam Islam in the US Sharia Law
December 28, 2025
about 7 hours ago

Description

This video captures a community ceremony in South Patterson, New Jersey, celebrating the start of Ramadan with a crescent moon (hilal) lighting ceremony on Palestine Way.

Key Highlights & Themes
  • Muslim Representation in Patterson: The Mayor and various officials emphasize that Patterson has the largest Muslim population in New Jersey [00:00]. They highlight several milestones for the community:
    • Children receive school holidays for both Eid celebrations [01:09].
    • Halal food is served in school cafeterias [01:28].
    • The Adan (call to prayer) is publicly broadcast in the city [01:42].
    • There are three Muslim members on the city council [02:13].
  • "Little Palestine" and Local Pride: Multiple speakers refer to South Patterson as "Little Palestine" [05:40] and the area where they stand as "Palestine Way" [00:13]. One speaker humorously refers to Patterson as the "fourth holiest city in the world" after Jerusalem, Mecca, and Medina, citing its "100% halal" atmosphere [05:00].
  • Political Milestones: The event features Al Abdul Aziz, the first Palestinian assemblyman for the 35th district [09:34]. He reflects on the progress made since 2016, from the first lighting ceremony to renaming the street to "Palestine Way" [10:30].
  • Solidarity with Gaza: Several speakers address the ongoing situation in Gaza, calling for prayers, support, and a ceasefire [06:47]. It is noted that Patterson was the second city in New Jersey to introduce ceasefire resolutions [08:05].
  • Diversity of the Ummah: The First Lady of Patterson, Farhana Sayegh, speaks about the beauty of seeing diverse backgrounds—including Syrian, Palestinian, Bangladeshi, African-American, Sudanese, Moroccan, and Turkish—coming together as one community [13:45].
The Ceremony Sequence
  • Speeches: Various community leaders and politicians give remarks on the importance of unity and faith [00:00] - [14:28].
  • The Lighting: The event concludes with a community countdown from ten [14:30].
  • Celebration: At the count of one, the large crescent and star decorations are illuminated to mark the beginning of the holy month [14:50].

Video Source

https://youtu.be/NUwNLk-3Sfo