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An older man walks through a protest crowd with a yellow sign that says "I LOVE MY MUSLIM NEIGHBORS"

Minnesotans say Ramadan has special importance this year: 'I'm a very proud Muslim — and extremely proud to be a Minnesotan'

The last two months have been harrowing for Minneapolis locals — especially those of the Muslim faith.

A woman in a hijab smiles while serving a hot bowl of food in Gaza for World Central Kitchen

Amid hunger crisis, Palestinians observe Ramadan fasts. World Central Kitchen ensures millions are still fed

Ramadan fasts change the way aid groups operate in Gaza, but World Central Kitchen promises Palestinians will still have reliable access to food.

A Buddhist monk in orange robe speaks into a microphone.

Buddhist monks walked 108 days straight from Texas to DC in a 'Walk for Peace.' Here's what they said in their final remarks

The monks’ Walk for Peace culminated in a moving speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Buddhist monks on Peace Walk join interfaith prayer with Rev. Mariann Budde, the bishop who stood up to Trump

Rev. Budde made headlines when she confronted President Trump in an Inaugural service after his swearing-in last year.

A group of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street in their 2,300-mile walk for peace

Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' concludes in DC today. Stream their final address to the nation

The 109-day walk has reached its end in Washington, D.C., where the 19 venerable monks will hold a final address and lead a global meditation.

A group of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk in snowy weather as they continue their Peace Walk across the United States

Buddhist monks withstand harsh winds and extreme cold as Walk for Peace nears nation's capital

Despite ongoing inclement weather, the group plans to arrive at their final destination in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.

19 Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street lined with people. The leader of the group bends down to greet a child while holding flowers in his hands

Buddhist monks announce spiritual journey will continue after DC: 'The Walk for Peace will not end'

The 19 venerable monks have journeyed nearly 2,300 miles across the country, promoting peace and community. They say their efforts will take a different shape, but still continue, after they arrive in Washington, D.C.

Buddhist monks in orange robes hold flowers as the walk beside crowds of supporters.

Buddhist monks are walking 2,300 miles across America to inspire peace. This is the '90s walk that inspired them

The multi-month peace campaign has gained global attention. But its origins go back thousands of years.

A group of 19 Buddhist monks walks across the country in orange robes, walking a dog as they go

As Buddhist monks walk across the country in winter weather, Peace Dog Aloka hitches a ride in a warm van

The 19 monks, who have walked thousands of miles across the country, prioritize the safety of their canine companion.

A line of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street in Richmond, Virginia, with hordes of people cheering as they pass

Thousands join Buddhist monks' 'Peace Walk' as they near DC: 'Beyond anything we could have imagined'

As the monks marked their 100th day of walking across the country in Richmond, Virginia, thousands came out to support their efforts.

A group of Buddhist monks, dressed in orange robes, walks along the snow-filled streets of North Carolina, escorted by local authorities

Buddhist monks surpass halfway mark of 'Peace Walk,' despite snow and freezing temps

The monks were not deterred by severe winter weather in the Southeast.

A group of faith leaders stand outside of Target Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, speaking out against ICE

Faith leaders travel to Minnesota from across the country, urging ICE to retreat: 'You may go in peace'

Interfaith leaders from a variety of religious organizations have traveled to the Twin Cities to stand with neighbors in their time of need.