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Two men and two women standing in a field of flowers. Text on image reads "The Wisconsin Muslim Project."

© 2023 Lila Aryan Photography.

Connect with stories and the diverse identities of Wisconsin’s Muslim communities, Palestinian Americans, and their counterparts across the globe, and learn more about the practice of Islam. Access streaming, education and engagement resources.

This collection is part of The Wisconsin Muslim Project, a collaboration between PBS Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, and We Are Many – United Against Hate.

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Wisconsin Life

Fanana Banana

Amal Azzam and Nayfa Naji, co-founders of Fanana Banana, have a mission to create more opportunities for lesser-known artists to showcase their works. Fanana Banana hosts events such as vendor fairs, gallery openings, and partners with local art organizations, all while aiming to make it easier for practicing artists to receive limelight.

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Wisconsin Biographies

Illustration of a Muslim family.

Mahmoud Othman Atta (1936-2016)

Watch the newest addition to Wisconsin Biographies of Mahmoud Othman Atta, a pivotal figure in the history of Milwaukee’s Islamic Community. A Palestinian immigrant, Atta was instrumental to the founding of Milwaukee’s first mosque open to all Muslims. This animated short is accompanied by standards-aligned classroom learning resources, including a comprehensive PBS Wisconsin educator guide.

Photo Gallery

Collage of images showing Wisconsin Muslims doing everyday activities.

Every Wisconsinite has a story. Stories of joy, family, trial, and triumph color Wisconsin communities with vibrant beauty. And the stories of Muslim Wisconsinites make up an important part of communities across the state.

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Love Wisconsin

Portrait of Yasmin Nur standing in front of a white fence.

Yasmin Nur of Green Bay, WI, talks about her religion, her family, her culture, and her dreams of becoming a physician.

Yasmin Nur | Green Bay, WI

Portrait of Mohamud Farah standing in front of a red brick wall.

A former Somali Refugee works to builds bridges between cultures to create a stronger sense of community in his hometown.

Mohamud Farah | Barron, WI

Portrait of Masood Akhtar sitting on a couch.

Meet the founder of We Are Many – United Against Hate devoted to teaching forgiveness and addressing the root causes of hatred and bigotry.

MASOOD AKHTAR | MADISON, WI

More Muslim Stories From PBS

Following is a collection of resources representing more Muslim voices in Wisconsin, the United States and across the globe. Selections come from favorite PBS programs like the NewsHour, POV, Independent Lens, the Great Muslim American Road Trip and others. We provide an archive of recent PBS Wisconsin news coverage as well as items curated from our catalog of University Place lectures.

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Watch the Great Muslim American Road Trip on PBS Passport

The Great Muslim American Road Trip : Life is a Highway: Chicago to Joplin, MissouriPBS Wisconsin Passport

The Great Muslim American Road Trip

Life is a Highway: Chicago to Joplin, Missouri

Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins drive the first leg of Route 66.

The Great Muslim American Road Trip : A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Tulsa to AlbuquerquePBS Wisconsin Passport

The Great Muslim American Road Trip

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Tulsa to Albuquerque

Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins explore jazz history and racial conflict along Route 66.

The Great Muslim American Road Trip : Back on the Road Again: Arizona, Nevada, CaliforniaPBS Wisconsin Passport

The Great Muslim American Road Trip

Back on the Road Again: Arizona, Nevada, California

Driving the last leg of Route 66, a Muslim American couple meet setbacks and surprises.

Watch Muhammad Ali on PBS Passport

Muhammad Ali : Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)PBS Wisconsin Passport

Muhammad Ali

Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

Cassius Clay rises from boastful amateur boxer to contender for the heavyweight title.

Muhammad Ali : Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)PBS Wisconsin Passport

Muhammad Ali

Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)

Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.

Muhammad Ali : Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)PBS Wisconsin Passport

Muhammad Ali

Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)

Muhammad Ali returns from exile and twice faces his greatest rival, Joe Frazier.

Muhammad Ali : Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)PBS Wisconsin Passport

Muhammad Ali

Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes world famous.