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California appoints first Muslim chaplain to legislature Marina Pitofsky © Getty Images California appoints first Muslim chaplain to legislature Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan made history earlier this month after becoming the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California Legislature. Khan was appointed by California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D) on Dec. 7 to serve as the assembly s chaplain for the 2021-2022 session. Imam Yasir Khan represents California s growing diversity in all the best ways, Rendon said in a statement, CNN reported. I ve seen the growth of the Islamic community in my own district and have become close to both religious and civic leaders. Like them, Khan shows a strong desire to contribute to the spiritual and civic vitality of California. He has already done so in many ways, he continued.

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