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Public Face of Islam in Kumasi

By Gracia Clark

Neighborhood Eid Slideshow

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Neighborhood Chief Arriving
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The chief of a Muslim neighborhood arrives for an Eid celebration held at the tennis courts of the Lebanese club.

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The Chief's Photographer
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The Muslim chief of a Kumasi neighborhood poses with his entourage for his own photographer.

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Neighborly Group
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A set of close neighbors and family attend the Eid together.

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Women's Section
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Women and girls pray on one side, facing the backs of the men on the other court.

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Late Arrivals
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A family hurries to join the group already starting the prayer.

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Neighborhood Imam
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The neighborhood imam addresses the chief and assembled men.

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An Outdoor Sermon
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The neighborhood imam preaches from the male end of the court.

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Teenage Girlfriends
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Teen girls socialize with friends after the prayers.

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Two Men Friends
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Men also enjoy dressing well and greeting their friends and neighbors.

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Well Dressed Elder
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An elder in his fine three-piece suit of blue damask.

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Veiled Young Women
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These two girlfriends are more particular than average about veiling.

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Veils with Attitude
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Three young women with very different styles, but all with an identifiable veil.

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Pantsuit with Veil
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Although wearing a pantsuit, this young woman veils modestly.

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Boy with White Headdress
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A local boy wears shining white and an Arab headdress for the occasion.

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Kids with Style
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Contrasting styles for these boys; sisters in matching dresses.

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Young Family
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A mother dressed up with her baby and young son.

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Neighborhood Chief Arriving
Neighborhood Chief Arriving (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

The Chief's Photographer
The Chief's Photographer (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Neighborly Group
Neighborly Group (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Women's Section
Women's Section (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Late Arrivals
Late Arrivals (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Neighborhood Imam
Neighborhood Imam (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

An Outdoor Sermon
An Outdoor Sermon (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Teenage Girlfriends
Teenage Girlfriends (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Two Men Friends
Two Men Friends (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Well Dressed Elder
Well Dressed Elder (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Veiled Young Women
Veiled Young Women (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Veils with Attitude
Veils with Attitude (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Pantsuit with Veil
Pantsuit with Veil (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Boy with White Headdress
Boy with White Headdress (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Kids with Style
Kids with Style (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark

Young Family
Young Family (2012)
Courtesy of Gracia Clark


Related Essay
Ceremonies
Creator: Paz, Carmen
Clark, Gracia
Contributing Institutions: Carmen Paz; Gracia Clark; MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences at Michigan State University
Description: Gathering for prayers in a local park on a minor holiday
Date: 2012
Date Range:
Location: Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Format: Image/jpeg
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Digitizer: Carmen Paz
Subjects:
Eid al Fitr