Female Poets Take On The Syrian War
A look at two poets Bejan Matur (who is Kurdish) and Maram al-Masri (who is Syrian) who are part of a new generation of female poets writing about the affects of the ongoing civil war in Syria. … [Read more...]
Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
A look at two poets Bejan Matur (who is Kurdish) and Maram al-Masri (who is Syrian) who are part of a new generation of female poets writing about the affects of the ongoing civil war in Syria. … [Read more...]
Verona is a boutique in Orlando's Fashion Square mall specifically catering to the Muslim woman. "It's nice to have something like Verona establish a store in a mall because it's kinda like 'Hey, I'm … [Read more...]
According to a new study on Muslim women who wear the hijab, published in the Oxford University Press’s European Social Review, found that wearing the head-covering leads to an increase in … [Read more...]
Elle magazine asks French-Arab women about the controversial burkini ban, and attitudes towards Muslims and Arabs in France. Here are some snippets of the compelling interview: Sonia Ahminou, 27, … [Read more...]
Last week was a historical one for the Muslim community of Copenhagen which saw the official opening of the Mariam Mosque, the first female-led mosque in Scandinavia, one of only a few outside of … [Read more...]
Rachid Nekkaz is an entrepreneur who believes that the burkini ban in 26 French resort towns is “deplorable” and “goes against democracy and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in every way.” He … [Read more...]
British-Muslim fashionista Dina Torkia took to youtube to express her opinions/frustrations about the Burkini ban in France this summer. Here are a few snippets: Responding to the Mayor of Cannes, … [Read more...]
The French debate over Islamic clothing is not a new one, and has been going on for years. Back in 2004, hijabs were banned from public schools along with other religious items of wear including … [Read more...]
In an effort to encourage Muslim women to pursue a career in the police force in Scotland, the police department recently announced that women will be allowed to wear the hijab as part of the police … [Read more...]
From 26-year-old Dalilah Muhammad who won gold in the women’s 400m hurdles to 25-year-old judo player Majlinda Kelmendi, the first athlete from Kosovo ever to win an Olympic medal, to media darling … [Read more...]