Celebrating Muslims in New York

The annual American Muslim Day Parade celebrates the presence and contributions of Muslims in New York City and surrounding areas. The parade, which attracts hundreds of participants, concludes with a bazaar selling food, clothing, and books from various Muslim nations.

Men pray on the street before the start of the American Muslim Day Parade on September 26, 2010 in New York, New York.

Aliza Fatima, 12, of Queens and a descendent of Pakistani parents, participates in the American Muslim Day Parade.

Girls from the Crescent High School participate in the parade.

People march in the American Muslim Day Parade on September 26, 2010 in New York, New York.

Muslim female corrections officers have their picture taken before the start of the parade.

A woman with an Afghan flag waits for the start of the parade.

People march in the American Muslim Day Parade.

A man seeks donations for flood victims in Pakistan before the start of the American Muslim Day Parade.

People march in the American Muslim Day Parade on September 26, 2010 in New York, New York.

Men and boys pray on the street before the start of the parade.

Participants wait for the start of the parade.

People march in the American Muslim Day Parade on September 26, 2010 in New York, New York.

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