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BLS Library Digital Book Displays: Muslim American Heritage (Jan. 2025)

Introduction

In January 2024, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, U.S. Representative AndrĂ© Carson and others introduced a resolution "[e]xpressing support for the recognition of January as 'Muslim-American Heritage Month' and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States."  Also, January is New Jersey's Muslim Heritage Month - click here to view a calendar of local events.

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Muslim American Heritage - Explore BLS Library's Books

Born with Wings: The Spiritual Journey of a Modern Muslim Woman (2018)

Author and advocate Daisy Khan founded Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE).  WISE is an NGO based in New York CIty.