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Hamtramck is the only Muslim-majority city in the United States, and one of two cities in Michigan that have majority Muslim mayors and city council members. Hamtramck is located roughly 5 miles north of downtown Detroit, and is surrounded by Detroit.

Hamtramck used to be the center of Polish-American culture in Michigan. No longer.

In 2022, Hamtramck became the first city with an all Muslim city council. The main road was renamed to Palestine Avenue, and mayor Ghalib’s post-election party was attended by men only, as segregation of the sexes remains traditional.

The city of Hamtramck is about 7 miles and 15 minutes from my house.

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