Mosque’s 1st female leader tackles stereotypes

Toledo Blade - June 9, 2009


A mosque in Toledo has elected a female president, Salmenna Sediqe, the first women in its thirty-year history to hold such a position. Mrs. Sediqe does not view her election as a landmark, but says the election may help change some negative stereotypes among non-Muslims.



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