The 2012 Arab International Festival has drawn thousands of visitors to the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, as well as attracting some anti-Muslim protesters.
The festival opened Friday and ends Sunday in Dearborn, a community with large Arab-American and Muslim populations. About 300,000 people in southeastern Michigan have roots in the Arab world.
The festival includes concerts by more than a dozen Arab musicians and a range of Middle Eastern foods and products.
A number of Christian missionaries have picketed the festival. One brought a pig's head Friday.
One group called the Bible Believers held signs saying "Islam is a religion of blood and murder" and "Muhammad is a ... liar."
Thousands visit Arab festival; some protest Islam
Dearborn hosts the Arab International Festival on Warren Avenue
Published On: Jun 17 2012 03:31:15 PM EDT
The Arab International Festival was held on Warren Ave. in Dearborn from June 15-17, 2012.
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