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San Antonio lung doctor Nasir Syed ‘sacrificed his life’ fighting COVID-19

by Lindsey Carnett March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Dr. Nasir Syed, chairman of the Board of MCECC and an esteemed local pulmonologist, died March 1 of complications from COVID-19. He was 61.

Dozens of Muslims kneel in front of San Fernando Cathedral in Main Plaza for their post-sunset prayer as equality flags are flown a gathered crowd forms a circle behind them for protection.

Religion & Spirituality

Muslim, Interfaith Community Hold Vigil in Wake of Christchurch Mosque Shootings

by JJ Velasquez and Bonnie Arbittier March 23, 2019March 23, 2019

Councilman Manny Peláez (D8) (left) and his son Max watch as the Maghreb prayer takes place.

Religion & Spirituality

Ramadan in San Antonio: Witnessing the ‘Gates of Heaven Open’

by Manny Pelaez June 8, 2018January 31, 2020