The story of New York Ramadan hero

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, we speak with Zack Tahhan who many believe has even more reasons to celebrate.

Zack Dahhan, who identified Frank James, the suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting
Zack Dahhan, who identified Frank James, the suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting [Andrew Kelly/Reuters]

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, we speak with one Muslim who many believe has even more reasons to celebrate. Zack Tahhan is a New Jerseyan, Syrian American and New York hero, not necessarily in that order. He made a name for himself when he identified the suspect behind a recent subway train shooting in Brooklyn, proving that heroes do not always wear capes. And they may be fasting.

In this episode: 

Zack Tahhan (@zacktahhan2022), security camera expert

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, with Negin Owliaei, Ruby Zaman, Ney Alvarez, Alexandra Locke, and Malika Bilal. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

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Source: Al Jazeera