In this piece, Riyak Omar describes how she approaches prayer as a Muslim, and the role that prayer plays in her family. Read the full description.
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Piece Description
In this piece, Riyak Omar describes how she approaches prayer as a Muslim, and the role that prayer plays in her family. This piece was created during a religion unit in Kate Toland's world history class at Winooski High School in Winooski, Vermont.
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Call to Prayer | Sami Yusuf | 00:00 |
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