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Atlanta Mosque honors Muhammad Ali

With no assignments on the calendar this day, I set out to make some images for myself. It's very important that photographers keep themselves staying hungry and sharp. 

Members of many different faiths gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali during an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam in Atlanta, Georgia.  The light was extremely beautiful following the service that day.  My hope was to capture the rich culture and beauty that exist within this community in Atlanta.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Light shines on the face of Khadija Pegues, 13, right, as she holds her 2-year-old sister, Khatima Pegues, following an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Muslim men pray before an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S -Light shines on the face of a young boy at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - People gather before an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Muslim men pray before an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Imam Suleimaan Hamed closes his eyes during prayer during an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Muslim men pray before an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Children run past a Muhammad Ali shirt hanging on display at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered for an interfaith service to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S -Light shines on the face of a young boy at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga, U.S - Light shines on the face of Khalil Pegues, 9 following an interfaith service at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. People gathered to honor the late Muhammad Ali, who died on June, 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mideast Hajj American Experience - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 photo, Imam Suleimaan Hamed, the leader of the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque, walks through the mosque, in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will make the annual hajj pilgr…

In this Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 photo, Imam Suleimaan Hamed, the leader of the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque, walks through the mosque, in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will make the annual hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Jamilah Jihad, who will makie her Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, poses for a portrait at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque , Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will …

Jamilah Jihad, who will makie her Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, poses for a portrait at the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque , Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will make the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)