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[PHOTOS] Celebration: Muslim Day Parade, New York City

                Shameel Arafin
September 28, 2011By Shameel Arafin




Shameel Arafin (b.1975) is a freelance photographer based in New York City. Over the last two years, his photojournalism has revolved around the culture of resistance in America, specifically with regard to documenting the erosion of civil liberties.
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The 26th annual United American Muslim Day Parade took place in New York City on Sunday.

Highlighted by a 15-block parade, live entertainment and speeches from members of the Muslim community, the parade started at 37th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan and proceeded downtown to 23rd Street for the live show, bazaar and a variety of ethnic foods.

The live stage show featured Palestinian-Jordanian comedian Said Durrah, celebrated composer/vocalist Amir Vahab, various Nasheed artists and a performance by characters from the popular educational video series “Cam Ali.”

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