Thousands were at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday to partake in the traditional Muslim Janazah prayer service to honor Muhammad Ali, who died June 3 at the age of 74.
After an opening prayer, California-based Imam Zaid Shakir outlined the service's proceedings and thanked everyone who filled the hall to remember the three-time heavyweight boxing champion.
"We welcome all of you here today," Shakir said. "We welcome the Muslims. We welcome the members of other faith communities We welcome the law enforcement community. We welcome our sisters, our elders, our youngsters and of course our distinguished heads of state who have joined us.