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Harvey bazaar offers space for Ramadan observation really wanted to scale it to where it’s not Community gets intro just for food vendors, but for people that to Middle Eastern cultures do clothes, jewelry, homemade baked
BY CHELSEA SHANNON Staff writer
It may have been close to midnight on a Saturday, but hundreds of people recently gathered in a Harvey parking lot to eat and converse at a Ramadan Bazaar next to a new Yemeni cafe. Aden Aroma Yemeni Coffee, owned by Basil Alsoofi, opened its doors late in 2025 and decided to continue holding the Ramadan Bazaar that Pistachio Cafe started in 2024 in the parking lot of its previous location at 2701 Manhattan Blvd. “We were asked to honor the tradition of hosting the Ramadan Bazaar, but we
goods,” Alsoofi said. ”We want to use this to bring ... the New Orleans community together.” The bazaar has ballooned in popularity, drawing people across south Louisiana on Saturdays during Ramadan for a Halal market meant to introduce non-Muslims to the culture and provide a place for Muslims observing the Islamic holiday to gather between daily fasts. Ramadan is considered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, a time for fasting, prayer and charity. And there are similarities between Ramadan and Lent, said Woodmere resident Ryanne Smart-Adams.
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ä See BAZAAR, page 2G Aden Aroma Yemeni Coffee in Harvey is open late during Ramadan.
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Dry food deserves a spot in your pet’s bowl
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Chris and Audrey Ballay, of Metairie, dance as T Marie & Bayou Juju play at Cook-off for the Coast at Docville Farms in Violet.
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New Orleans father Johnny Colt and daughter Isabella Colt share bites at Cook-off for the Coast in Violet.
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Standing in the pet food aisle or browsing online can feel overwhelming. Grain-free, organic, raw, limited ingredient, human-grade, fresh, frozen, canned, dry — the options are endless. Add in heartfelt commercials and creative packaging, and it’s easy to wonder — Am I feeding my pet the right Traci thing? While there Howerton are more ANIMAL choices than RESCUE ever before, one thing hasn’t changed — dry food still plays an important role in a pet’s overall health. Those tidy little tubs and pouches of wet food may look gourmet (and are often devoured in seconds), but most pets benefit from having dry kibble as part of their daily diet. The crunch helps reduce plaque buildup and supports healthier teeth and gums. Dental health is directly tied to overall health, and something
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Fish fry season continues in New Orleans area through Lent
Sicilian tradition thrives
Lent is fish fry season. Here’s a list of those ongoing in the metro area.
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ARCHBISHOP RUMMEL HIGH: The Rummel Fishing Club will host fried fish dinners Fridays in Lent through March 17, 3-6 p.m. or until they run out. Drive-thru only, 1901 Severn Ave. in Metairie. www. rummelraiders.com. DIVINE MERCY PARISH: KC Council 14822 will sell drive-thru dinners at the church, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway in Kenner, March 13, 20 and 27, 3-7 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $15 a plate, which includes roasted Cajun potatoes and mixed vegetables. divinemercyparish.org. MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH: The church at 600 First Ave. in Harvey will host Friday dinners
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The Rev. Cary Bani blesses a St. Joseph’s Altar in 2025. ä List of area St. Joseph’s Altars. PAGE 4A
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