Last year, Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law that every July would be recognized as Muslim American Heritage Month. This is the first time their community has fully celebrated it.
SALT LAKE CITY — For Muslims in our community, July is a special month. It's a chance for them to feel seen, recognized and included.
Iqbal said this is the first year that the community has been able to celebrate Muslim American Heritage Month by hosting various events all month long. Last year, Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law that every July would be recognized as Muslim American Heritage Month.But, because that law passed in July, they were not able to celebrate it that year.
There is a display of Muslim stories and books by Muslim authors at the Salt Lake City Public Library.
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