Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday said she issued a proclamation recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month. “During Muslim American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the profound impact Muslim Americans have had on Michigan’s culture,

Notable Muslim American figures include rapper Mos Def, model Bella Hadid, athlete and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali, and NASA astronaut Anousheh Ansari.

How Connecticut is marking Muslim Heritage Month

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has designated January as Muslim American Heritage Month in the Great Lakes State to kick off the new year. “During Muslim American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the profound impact Muslim Americans have had on Michigan’s culture,