UPDATE: According to Fox 4, DFW Epic Eid, a Muslim only event that was intended to celebrate the Islamic holiday on June 1 at a taxpayer funded Grand Prairie water park, has been canceled. This follows Governor Abbott threatening to pull thousands in public grants from the city if it didn’t cancel the event due to religious discrimination.The event was advertised as “Muslim Only” and had a Muslim dress code. Event organizers “later” said that anyone who adhered to the dress code…burkinis for women… shorts and shirts for men, could enjoy the event regardless of religion.
First, there was controversy over a Muslim group that planned to create a Muslim only suburb in Texas. Now, Governor Abbott is threatening to pull a Texas city’s funding over a Muslim only event at a taxpayer funded water park.
Religion Based Exclusion
Religion is a hot topic in Texas, and Epic Waters water park in Grand Prairie has just “waded” into the middle of it. Pun intended. A Muslim group has been promoting a “Muslim Only” event at a city owned venue, and Texans are not happy about it…