Mecca Commentator Murad Kalam made a pilgrimage to Mecca for Ramadan, and saw diversity there. He says he realized that the values of Mecca -- acceptance of all as equals -- are American values.

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Mecca

December 4, 200212:00 AM ET

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Mecca

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Commentator Murad Kalam made a pilgrimage to Mecca for Ramadan, and saw diversity there. He says he realized that the values of Mecca — acceptance of all as equals — are American values.