Grand Prairie cancels Muslim event at water park under pressure from Gov. Abbott

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Grand Prairie cancels Muslim event at water park under pressure from Gov. Abbott

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In a controversial decision, a local Texas government has canceled a planned Muslim event at a water park after pressure from Governor Abbott. The move has sparked discussions surrounding religious freedom and state influence.

In a letter sent Wednesday, Governor Abbott said to cancel the private Eid al-Adha event scheduled for June or lose $530,000 in state grants.

Politics Texas Muslim event Governor Abbott religious freedom

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