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The episode discusses Governor Abbott's threat to cut funding to Grand Prairie unless an Eid ul-Adha celebration was canceled, featuring an interview with Imam Mohammed Abullah.

BIG STORY: We interviewed Mohammed Abullah, the Imam at the oldest mosque in North Texas, about how Governor Greg Abbott threatened to cut $530,000 from Grand Prairie's budget if they did not cancel an Eid ul-Adha celebration that the mosque was planning at Epic Waters. Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city fundingMuslim Texans say Epic Eid cancellation signals growing IslamophobiaRage over Muslim water park day isn’t new. But Texas G...

People in this episode

Guest: Mohammed Abullah

Topics covered

• Islamophobia
• Local Politics
• Community Events
• Religious Celebrations
• Government Funding

Keywords

• Governor Abbott
• Eid ul-Adha
• Grand Prairie
• Islamophobia
• North Texas
• Epic Waters
• Muslim celebration
• community funding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grand Prairie, Epic Waters

Places: North Texas, Grand Prairie, Texas

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