New York City, known for being a financial center and its dazzling night life, isn’t often associated with religion. So, curator Azra Dawood put together a museum exhibit to highlight the sacred spaces found in a city that’s often regarded as more secular. It looks at the city’s religious roots and immigrant experience, with a special focus on the South Asian community after 9/11. The World’s Sara Hassan reports.
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