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A Different Islamic School; Singing in a Chorus; Eid al-Fitr

Season 18 Episode 46 | 25m 47s

A madrasa in Pakistan is proving that an Islamic school can offer a useful education while avoiding politics and extremism; members of the Choral Society of Grace Church in New York say singing as a group feeds their souls and creates community; and after a month of fasting, Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan with a three-day festival of food and friendship.

Aired: 07/16/15
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What can comic books and superheroes teach us about faith and social justice?
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Telling the story of a man I called uncle.
Looking back at some of the changes in the religious landscape over the past 20 years.
As our program comes to an end we look back at some of our most memorable stories.
We recall religious beliefs and practices and the power of rituals.
Final look back at some of our most memorable stories and interviews.
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