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 the special projects manager at the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition (MMWC) and managing editor for Wisconsin Muslim Journal. She also manages the monthly Networking Brunch. She has been published in Milwaukee Independent, The Inner Voice and UWMilwaukee's Cream City Review. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a focus on Women’s Studies. Cherrie is a writer, fine art photographer, vocalist and musician. She uses her talents as a means to express and strengthen her faith.