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Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator: Ayad Akhtar

Each Ramadan, Hayat Life honors 30 extraordinary Cultural Muslims who have been an integral part of shaping and improving our society in the last year, unveiling one Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator each day of the holiday. Some are global pop cultural icons, while others are unsung heroes making extraordinary contributions outside the limelight.

As we approach the end of a harrowing pandemic, we at Hayat salute those innovators these Illuminators who have provided much-needed sparks of light during a dark and difficult time.

In that spirit, we are honored to present:

Ayad Akhtar: Acclaimed Playwright Takes Reins of PEN America Writers Advocacy Group

Obie and Pulitzer Award-winning playwright and novelist Ayad Akhtar has added another honor to his resumé: President of PEN America. In this role leading this prestigious advocacy organization, Akhtar unites writers of all walks of life and supports freedom of expression in the arts. The creative of Pakistani heritage has previously won a Pulitzer and received two Tony nominations for his works exploring the Muslim-American experience.

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