Evening Prayer, Muslim Father and Son, New York 1963

"Evening Prayer, Muslim Father and Son, New York" is a 1963 black and white photograph by renowned photographer Gordon Parks. The image captures a poignant moment of a Muslim father and son in prayer, their silhouetted figures bathed in the soft light of a window. The composition, with the father standing behind and guiding his son in prayer, emphasizes the profound connection between generations and the importance of faith. Parks' evocative portrayal of this intimate ritual highlights the universality of religious practice across cultures. This photograph is part of Parks' acclaimed body of work that explored the lives of African Americans in the 1960s.