Muslim Funny Fest: Using comedy to combat hate
The fest aims to challenge misperceptions about Muslims and combat hate. It features 15 Muslim comedians — from Dubai native Ali Al Sayed to “America’s Funniest Muslim” Azhar Usman — and there are more than a few familiar names on the marquee. Co-organizers/comedians Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid are hoping it will be an annual event, and they may…