boredatwork
August 28th, 2006, 02:35 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/28/BAGS7KQE8S1.DTL
I dont see why in the US it didnt cause any problems, but in the UK there was a big tabloid fuss. :dunno:
Deliberately forgoing more traditional gathering spots, thousands of Muslims from across Northern California gathered Sunday under a roaring roller coaster.
Holding the second annual Muslim Unity Day at Paramount's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara was fitting, said Resha Yunus, 46, of Fremont, who sat behind a booth for her nonprofit group Semah, which works to prevent domestic violence in the Muslim community.
"You can be a good Muslim but still ride the roller coaster," she said with a laugh.
Part of the point of the event -- which featured traditional food and prayer services and omitted politics -- was to emphasize the desire of American Muslims to live by their faith while fully embracing the United States.
I dont see why in the US it didnt cause any problems, but in the UK there was a big tabloid fuss. :dunno:
Deliberately forgoing more traditional gathering spots, thousands of Muslims from across Northern California gathered Sunday under a roaring roller coaster.
Holding the second annual Muslim Unity Day at Paramount's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara was fitting, said Resha Yunus, 46, of Fremont, who sat behind a booth for her nonprofit group Semah, which works to prevent domestic violence in the Muslim community.
"You can be a good Muslim but still ride the roller coaster," she said with a laugh.
Part of the point of the event -- which featured traditional food and prayer services and omitted politics -- was to emphasize the desire of American Muslims to live by their faith while fully embracing the United States.