Ali Razi fled Iran in 1978, came to Los Angeles, and found a place where he could thrive. We wanted the sculpture to be in the heart of Los Angeles,” Mohit said. “Los Angeles embodies diversity in its ideal form. All beliefs and religions belong together here in a beautiful place.”The event in Century City was not the only show of diversity in Los Angeles’ celebration of the holiday. In downtown Los Angeles’ Grand Park, hundreds of people milled across closed streets, snapping selfies with sno-cones or perusing food trucks selling grilled cheese and pizza.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 05, 2017 05:23 UTC