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Tradition of fatayer shaping Cedar Rapids event
Women of the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids work two weeks ahead to prepare thousands of fatayer pies for the Rapids Middle Eastern Dinner. About 20 women assemble 2000 pies in long kitchen shifts, sharing recipes and forming bonds across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Hines-Dochterman
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Tima Smejkal
Cedar Rapids
Smejkal
Betty Igram Smejkal
Im Slosiarek
the Gazette
Mariam Sheronick
Betty Igram
Amy Habiab
Safaa Ajram
Boushra Igram
Islamic Center
Fatayer