https://freerepublic.com/tag/salaamfest/ en-us Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:36:55 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1469109/posts Parma- The Irish have one. So do the Italians, the Greeks and the Puerto Ricans. But Greater Cleveland's 40,000 Muslims have had no unifying festival to strengthen their bonds and to share their diverse cultures with the rest of their neighbors. That all changed Saturday with the debut of SalaamFest 2005. The one-day event, held at the Islamic Center of Cleveland on West 130th Street, featured games and food as well as educational and cultural activities for both the faithful and the curious. "The idea was to bring the community together," said Ali Khan, chairman of the organizing committee. "All... Cleveland Plains Dealer https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1469109/posts#comment Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:36:55 GMT