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As a multi-ethnic Muslim American woman, I constantly observe cultural practices and ponder their origins. I notice one practice pervading Islamic events in America – meals consist of endless rows of meat dishes, with little to no meatless option. Further, Muslims that limit eating meat (lamb, chicken, and beef) are often criticized as strange orContinue reading “Meatless Muslims: Exploring Islam’s Tradition of Meatless Meals”