As Americans celebrate Independence Day, Muslim Americans, especially those of Palestinian descent, experience a complex array of emotions — rejoicing in values cherished on this day and also grappling with concern stirred by mass killings in Gaza.
An American Muslim outside a mosque in Flint, Michigan reflects on life in the US. / Photo: AA Archive
In cities like Chicago and New York, community centres and mosques host events that blend traditional American celebrations with cultural expressions of Palestinian heritage. Hasan Abbas, a school teacher and a Palestinian-American, articulates this sentiment:"The ideals of liberty and justice that July 4th represents resonate deeply with the Palestinian experience."
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