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In this Dallas Express article, Muhammad Abdullah, the husband of DFW Epic Eid organizer Dr. Aminah Knight, responds after Grand Prairie canceled a controversial “Muslim-only” Eid event at the city-owned Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.
- Abdullah reportedly pushed back against criticism of the event, arguing that the gathering was unfairly portrayed and that the organizers were not trying to promote hostility toward non-Muslims.
- The controversy began after promotional materials for the June 1 event described it as “Muslim-only” and “closed to the public,” language that triggered backlash because Epic Waters is a taxpayer-funded, city-owned facility.
- Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to revoke more than $530,000 in state public safety grants unless Grand Prairie canceled the event and committed to preventing similar religiously exclusive events on city property.
- Grand Prairie ultimately canceled the event, saying it had made the decision “after further review” and “in the best interest” of the city.
- Organizers later changed the wording of the event materials to emphasize “modest dress only” rather than religious exclusivity, saying friends of other faiths could attend if they followed the dress code.
- The event was framed by organizers as a private rental meant to let Muslim families celebrate Eid in a modest environment, but critics argued that public facilities cannot be used for events advertised as excluding people based on religion.
- The dispute highlights the legal and cultural collision between private religious gatherings, taxpayer-funded venues, and equal-access principles.
- Abdullah’s response appears aimed at defending his wife and reframing the controversy as a misunderstanding rather than an intentional act of discrimination.
Read the full story: https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/canceled-muslim-only-epic-waters-event-draws-new-response-from-organizers-husband/
