International Museum of Muslim Culture Thriving in Mississippi

May 29, 2008

Author: Sophie McNeil

Source: Jackson Free Press

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Walking up the stairs at the Mississippi Arts Center, one might expect just another exhibit. But through the heavy wood and metal doors, Islam’s history and culture—rich with colors and textures—show that it is much more than an ordinary exhibit. The International Museum of Muslim Culture, the only one of its kind in the nation, displays exhibits to educate the public about Islamic history and culture.