Tragic Blast Interrupts Eid Celebration for Newly Arrived Refugee Families in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A devastating explosion during a religious celebration shattered the peace of Syracuse’s North Side, as two refugee families from Myanmar faced a new trial shortly after finding refuge in the United States. The incident occurred in a rented home on Carbon Street, where the families were observing Eid al-Adha, a significant Muslim festival centered on compassion and community. The explosion injured 12 individuals and critically harmed three young children, who are presently …