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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

RIP Sheikh Tantawi, top Egyptian cleric

He was vocal in his opposition to female circumcision.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8559397.stm

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Labels: female circumcision, moderate islam, tantawi, veil

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