Mar 9, 2018
Content warning: sexual harassment.
Hajj is supposed to be one of the most spiritual, moving moments in
a practicing Muslim’s life. But like all communities, Muslims are
having a #MeToo moment, as women have started to share their
experiences with sexual harassment and abuse in Mecca and American
mosques. First, Ahmed talks to his sister Zainab Akbar, Supervising
Attorney with Brooklyn Defenders Services, about their experiences
in the pilgrimage nearly a decade ago. Later, SSSS braintrust pals
Sara Yasin and Tabir Akhter share their respective relationships to
mosques and why the group chat is a holy space.
You can follow Tabir @tabir and Sara @sarayasin on Twitter.
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