| Islamic Culture | |
| 09 Sep 2011, NewAgeIslam.Com | |
| A Pictorial Portrait of Muslims in the US at Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai | |
Report in Middday, Mumbai |
A Pictorial Portrait of Muslims in the US at Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai | ||
[The exhibition also put on exhibit Indian Muslims’ obscurantism.] Efforts to prove that women are equal to men in Islam and there is no discrimination, suffered a backseat when a woman photographer was denied permission to enter a minaret and take pictures of Peter Haas at the event. Photographer U Kadam of the Times of India (TOI) was not allowed to enter a minaret, which was within the masjid’s premises to take pictures of Haas at the minaret. The Times of India’s correspondent, M Wajihuddin also argued vociferously with the Dargahs personnel who stood steadfast in their denial to allow Kadam to enter the minaret. – Report in Middday, Mumbai | ||
The American Center Mumbai, in collaboration with the Sayed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhair Dargah Trust have hosted a poster and video exhibit, which they say, showcases the various aspects of Islam and Muslims in America and celebrates cultural diversity in America. The exhibition, a first ever for the Haji Ali Dargah comprises a posters and a video film, which shows Muslims in America, with thumbnail sketches about their background and how they have integrated into society. The exhibition is open to the public and will be on till September 18. Famous Muslim Americans like Muhammad Ali, former heavyweight world champion boxer (Ali was formerly Cassius Clay who converted to Islam and became Muhammad Ali. Reports state that in 1964 he embraced the Nation of Islam) and basketball superstar Kareem Abdul Jabbar are featured on posters. There is also a picture of Keith Ellison. Ellison is the first Muslim to be elected to the United States Congress.
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