Churches celebrate inauguration of incoming President Obama. Please click here to read the story by Niraj Warikoo.
Blue Christmas services increasingly popular
A look at Blue Christmas services in metro Detroit. Click here to read the story.
Ashura, Muharram commemorated in metro Detroit
Ashura ceremonies are increasingly popular in metro Detroit. Click here to read a story about how Ashua was marked in Michigan in 2008-09.
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Memorial service held in Detroit for Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, Muslim leader
About 100 hundred gathered in Detroit for a memorial service for Imam W.D. Mohammed at Masjid Wali Muhammad. Read the story here and see photos of the two-hour service.
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Imam Warith Deen Mohammed dies at the age of 74; prominent Muslim leader led thousands
One of the biggest Muslim leaders in the history of the U.S. died Tuesday at his home in Illinois. He was 74. Reporter Niraj Warikoo interviewed a family member and spoke with followers of Imam W.D. Mohammed. Click here to read Warikoo’s story on Imam Mohammed. Here is an updated story.
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