The author states that muslims in Mexico are merging their indigenous practices with Islam. This is illustrated with the picture of the Leader of the council who is wearing traditional sombrero, which is the traditional hat of Mexico, mixing it with the long beard, the typical muslim tradition. In the Chiapas, the Aid Al Adha is conducted the same way as in Muslim countries, slaughter of sheeps or cows, diving the meat between family and the poor, as the muslim tradition dictates.
This illustrates the Mexican muslim do mix their traditions with the muslim ones, producing a very unique identity. Islam is merged with the local traditions and not separated as long as they don't go against each others. evidence from Halal meat.