As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery
- Posted on February 17, 2026
- By CNN
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As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

There’s a sense of urgency in Basim Sabri’s voice as he stands in the middle of a banquet hall at his mall in the heart of Minneapolis, directing the flow of busy volunteers and jovially asking his cooks to be patient as he finishes his call with CNN.