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The Spiritual Edge: A History of Islam in America

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Tomorrow, Muslim’s around the world will be celebrating Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid is observed with prayers, friend and family visits, big social gatherings, food fairs and festivals. So — when did Islam first show up in the US? To find an answer, Hana Baba talked to historian Edward E. Curtis — professor of religious studies at Indiana University.