Photo Essay: Thousands attend 2023 Eid prayer service at Wisconsin Center

Posted by Cherrie Hanson | Apr 25, 2023 | Featured

Photos by Kamal Shkoukani

Thousands of Muslims from the greater Milwaukee area gathered for prayer services marking the end of the month long fast of Ramadan. Local mosques were packed to capacity as the Muslim community celebrated Eid al-Fitr.

The Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) organized two community-wide prayer services at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. The first prayer session was led by ISM’s religious director, Dr. Zulfiqar Shah and the second by Imam Ameer Hamza.

Wisconsin Muslim Journal photographer, Kamal Shkoukani, captured the rich diversity of the community and the exuberant energy of the day in our exclusive photo essay.

More Eid prayer service photos courtesy of Lee Matz (Milwaukee Independent)

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.