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Neighbor holds pig races to deter mosque

By Sahar Kassaimah
They plan to hold pig races next to the area, and have already built an anti-Muslim, racist website with the Islamic association's name. These are just some of the measures that some neighbors have taken to deter the Muslim community in Katy, Texas from building a mosque and community center.
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Eid Meat Serves US Needy

By Sahar Kassaimah for IslamOnline.net
Although many Muslims in the US still prefer to dedicate animals sacrificed for `Eid Al-Adha to poor countries overseas, a domestic project has been launched to enable Muslims to donate Udhiyah to needy Americans irrespective of any creed, color or race background.
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Lawmaker stands firm on Qur’an criticism

By Sue Lindsay for Associated Press
A congressman said on December 21 that he will not retract a letter warning that unless immigration is tightened, "many more Muslims will be elected" and use the Qur’an to take the oath of office.
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Flying while Muslim?

By Barbara Ferguson for Arab News
Thousands of American Muslims planning to make their annual pilgrimage to Haj this month are being briefed by an Islamic civil rights group to know their rights when "flying while Muslim."
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Christian video game draws ire

By Sama Wareh
A new video game just released in time for the holiday season has unleashed a whole baggage of controversy with it.
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