A young girl rests on her mother's shoulder

American Muslims

A young girl rests on her mother's shoulder at the mosque's annual community dinner. Her mother converted to Islam at the mosque (Islamic Society of Akron and Kent) just a few weeks ago.

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This photo was taken on April 2, 2006 using a Nikon D2X. 

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NYC Pro-Muslim Rally Marching On Sept. 11th, 2010

African Muslims

September 11th, 2010 marked 9th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks. Events included 9th Commemoration ceremony and the Emergency Mobilization Against Racism and Anti-Muslim Bigotry rally.

On September 11th, 2010 the Emergency Mobilization Against Racism and Anti-Muslim Bigotry rally took place on the east side of New York's City Hall, which culminated with a march around the City Hall. Thousands of people, from all walks of life, came to the rally to show their support.
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