Historical Events tagged with "hanafi"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Hanafi Muslims Take Hostages in Washington

March 11th, 1977 48 years ago

Hanafi Muslims held around 150 hostages in Washington, D.C., during a siege that lasted several days. The hostage situation stemmed from a desire to draw attention to grievances, including issues of discrimination and injustice faced by Muslims. In a pivotal moment, ambassadors from three Islamic nations intervened to negotiate for the hostages' release, ultimately leading to a peaceful resolution without casualties.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Hanafi Muslims Seize Washington Buildings

March 9th, 1977 48 years ago

Armed Hanafi Muslims took control of three buildings in Washington, D.C., leading to a 39-hour standoff with law enforcement. The group, advocating for increased attention to issues affecting their community and the rights of Muslims, forced hostages to be taken. The incident drew national media coverage and highlighted tensions within the Muslim community regarding representation and visibility.

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