Hakeem Olajuwon Monument Islam Compliant
February 18th, 2008 Posted in Times
Got this article sent to me from ThE ShIZZ.
Monument honouring Hakeem Olajuwon to be unveiled in April
February 14, 2008, 11:44 PM ETHOUSTON – The Houston Rockets plan to unveil a monument honouring former star Hakeem Olajuwon on April 11 outside the team’s arena.
Organizers said they worked hard to ensure that the monument complied with Olajuwon’s Islamic beliefs. Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis told The Associated Press that details about the monument had not been released.
Houston television station KRIV reported that it would focus on his jersey and accomplishments, but in keeping with the tenets of his Muslim faith, it won’t include a picture or likeness of him. Read more »
