A Target store in Apple Valley, Minnesota, has repurposed a hallway with six changing rooms into a space for Muslim prayer. A customer photographed the area, which was cordoned off with retractable belts and featured a sign that read 'RAMADAN MUBARAK,' a greeting used during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan ended on March 18, 2026, and it is unclear why the sign remained displayed afterward. The sign also indicated that the room was for prayer and requested that individuals not enter. Target has been contacted for clarification regarding the duration of the sign's display and the purpose of the space. According to the federal Civil Rights Act, businesses are required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees' religious practices, though there is no obligation to create dedicated prayer spaces. This Apple Valley location is reportedly not the only Target to have established such areas for Muslim prayer. Additionally, a recent discussion on Reddit indicated that other Target stores in Minnesota have similar accommodations for employees. The topic of prayer spaces has gained attention following plans by a Minneapolis-area school district to include a prayer room and foot-washing station in renovations funded by taxpayer dollars, which has sparked debate regarding the separation of church and state.
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Target Store in Minnesota Converts Fitting Rooms into Prayer Space
A Target store in Apple Valley, Minnesota, has converted part of its fitting rooms into a Muslim prayer space, as indicated by a sign greeting Ramadan. The store's actions have raised questions about the purpose and duration of the space, and Target has been approached for further information. This development follows similar initiatives in local schools, prompting discussions about religious accommodations in public spaces.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'concerned customer'
- ✕ loaded language: 'pandering to America-hating leftists'
- ✕ loaded language: 'woke left'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Muslim accommodations
- ✕ editorializing: seemingly to convert
- ✕ editorializing: it appears that the Apple Valley location is not the only Target store
- ✕ vague attribution: a concerned customer, critics cited
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Target Store in Minnesota Converts Fitting Rooms into Prayer Space