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Hip Hoppin' & Shoppin': Muslim Unity Day

by Raging Grannies (info [at] raginggrannies.com)
3rd Annual Muslim Unity Day at Santa Clara's Great America included entertainment by:
The Mo'Rockin Project, After Hijrah Hip Hop group, comedian *Ahmed Ahmed*and FBI Recruiters for Arabic speakers.
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Muslim Unity Day began as the idea of local worshippers who wanted Muslims to have a day to enjoy Great America just as many other religious and ethnic groups do. It has become an event the entire Bay Area community looks forward to each year. South Bay Islamioc Association's
Tahir Anwar, Imam, says: "it empowers the Muslim community by providing a sense of brotherhood and is a great opportunity for everyone to see Muslims having fun and enjoying time with their families."
§Tents for Vendors and Community Activists
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§Unity Day t-shirts sold out quickly!
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§shoppin'
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§Henna with traditional designs
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The young women who made henna designs for $5 a hand or foot were raising money for Islamic charities
§"Rebel Rappers" greet visitors warmly
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Their CD was "Revolution of the Mind" was for sale
§Posing for photo at FBI recruiters table
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We didn't "photo shop" this....really, you can't make this stuff up! The Raging Grannies congratulated the recruiters on doing the right thing and recruiting for Arabic speakers to improve America's intelligence community...the tabler at CAIR next door agreed wholeheartedly. We had a great time networking all around.
§Granny Sharon makes a new friend
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Introducing Khulud, a Palestinian formerly of Jordan, now of Fremont. Her website is http://www.casamangoimports.com. We loved her wares!
§Khulud's hubby and Granny Barbara...
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...spent a long time talking! We'll be visiting them in Fremont soon!
§Doha's cup of Turkish tea
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Doha was helping run a booth with scarves from Palestine...the Grannies added some new colors to our collection
§Irfan, tireless organizer!
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§more shoppin'
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§As the sun set...
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...the kiddies got tired out from their fun at Great America...but the evening entertainment was just starting! Performers included *DJ belikeMuhammad*, *Kareem Salama*, and *Project 26*...next year, the Raging Grannies?
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