As Muslims around the world begin the Eid festival, marking the end of Ramadan, US citizens reflect on the standing of their religion in their country.
Worshippers at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society in Sterling, Virginia say they believe the recent tensions of the New York mosque and the threat to burn Korans will be overcome.
A US pastor who threatened to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 causing international outrage, now says his plans are "on hold".
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Note: 9 September 2010 Last updated at 23:42 GMT