It might seem like an oxymoron... Muslims are usually seen as having no sense of humor, protesting or rioting at the slightest joke or perceived insult at their expense. However, there is a growing culture of "Muslim comedy" that you might not know about!
Allah Made Me Funny Comedy Tour
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The "official Muslim comedy tour" with comics Preacher Moss (former writer for Saturday Night Live), Mohammed Amer (American of Palestinian descent), and Azhar Usman (Chicago native who has been nicknamed the "Ayatollah of Comedy" and "Bin Laughin").
Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
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Three stand-up comedians form the core of this touring group: Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader, and Ahmed Ahmed. Americans of Middle-Eastern descent, they poke fun at politics, religious extremism, and their family's countries of origin. They joke that they're still searching for a North Korean comic to join the tour! The group has been featured on Comedy Central, and performs throughout the U.S. and the world.
