Islam Day Celebrated At the Beach

September 24, 2009

Source: Syracuse.com

Wire Service: AP

http://www.syracuse.com/religion/index.ssf?/base/national-63/1253844875189960.xml&storylist=religion

Hawaii is celebrating its inaugural "Islam Day," which was created by state lawmakers over the objections of those who said the religion shouldn't be honored.

The festivities Thursday included a canned food collection for the Hawaii Food Bank, hand painting, a comedy skit and a panel discussion on "Coexistence in a Pluralistic Society."

The event was held at Ala Moana Beach Park. There was no government funding or involvement beyond the legislative resolution designating Sept. 24, 2009, as Islam Day.