30 Mosques in 30 Days: An American Trip

Day 11: Houston
While on their road trip, Bassam and Aman both visited the congregations they grew up in. "A mosque elder, Shahid Uncle, is a staple at the Synott Mosque break-fast meals," wrote Bassam. "He is also a staple at most gatherings at our house in Houston, that is, because he is my dad's only friend."

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