Photo Essay: Eid al-Adha prayer service for Milwaukee’s thriving Muslim community

Posted by Cherrie Hanson | Jul 4, 2023 | Featured

Photos by Kamal Shkoukani

Muslims from all over the Milwaukee area gathered on Wednesday, June 28th, for Eid al-Adha prayer services at the Wisconsin Center at 555 W. Wells St.

The Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) organized the community-wide prayer services. The early prayer, at ISM mosque, was led by its religious director, Dr. Zulfiqar Shah and the second, by Imam Ziad Hamdan, at the Wisconsin Center. Nine mosques in the Milwaukee area also held one or two Eid prayer services that day.

Wisconsin Muslim Journal photographer, Kamal Shkoukani, was there to capture the flourishing community and their joyful energy in our exclusive photo essay.

About The Author

Cherrie Hanson

Cherrie Hanson is managing editor of Wisconsin Muslim Journal. She is also the special projects manager for the Muslim Women's Coalition (MWC) and coordinates the monthly Networking Brunch. She has been published in Shepherd Express, Milwaukee Independent, The Inner Voice and UW-Milwaukee's Cream City Review. She authored the blog Cherrie Bomb! dedicated to the subject of healthy mind, beauty and spirit. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Art is from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a focus on Women’s Studies. Cherrie is a writer, fine art photographer, vocalist and musician using her talents as a means to express and strengthen her faith.