It’s estimated that more than
2,000 Muslims are living in Vermont. They represent a wide variety of traditions,
from Burlington’s Somali-Bantu women with their flowing hijabs, to those
whose religion isn’t necessarily visible on the outside. As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, guest host Steve Zind visits with Fareed
Smith, a native Vermonter who converted to Islam, and his wife Faridah Hussain, who’s originally from Singapore. (Listen)
We’ll talk about the challenges facing Muslims
here in our post-9-11 society, and why so many Muslims like living in rural New
England. And We’ll take your comments and questions.
You can call or email during the program,
or you can e-mail Vermont Edition before the show by clicking here.
Also on the program, host Jane Lindholm interviews
Burlington author Frederick Lane on his recent book, The Court and the Cross: The Religious Right’s Crusade to Reshape the
Supreme Court. (Listen)
And VPR’s Ric
Cengeri sings the glories of his favorite Canadian deliciacy: poutine. (Listen)
Photos: Top left, Faridah Hussain, Bottom right: Fareed Smith