Some of you will recall former Spokesman-Review reporter Rasha Madkour, who covered the Post Falls beat earlier this year. A practicing Muslim, Rasha married her fiance Ramsey Ashour in Egypt this summer. And Holly Pickett of the SR was there to film the happy event. Writes Holly in Video Journal: "American citizens often see images of war, terrorist attacks and Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East. They rarely get to experience or understand the rich culture and history of the Arab world or the religious traditions and beliefs of mainstream Muslims. It is just as important for readers to see joy and celebration in the Muslim world as it is for them to see conflict and anger. Even though it is unusual to write a story about a fellow reporter and to travel as far as Egypt to do it, I saw an opportunity to share something valuable with people in Spokane." You can see Holly's compelling slide show and hear her commentary by going to Video Journal here.

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