Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The Brookings U.S. Islamic World Forum is to be held in early June and one of the topics to be discussed are women’s rights in “the unstable Middle East.” As scholar Jomana Qaddour says in the piece, … [Read more...]
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), the ongoing Syrian war has brought 100,000 refugees to Yemen but now these refugees are facing a similar civil war in … [Read more...]
With ISIS’ control of Palmyra, many fear the extremist group will go on to destroy the historical artifacts of the ancient Syrian city. Al Azhar, one of the oldest universities in the world and a … [Read more...]
As Program Manager for the Holocaust Memorial Museum's Simon-Skjodt Center, Andrea Gittleman traveled to Myanmar in March to search for the early warning signs of genocide for the Rohingya Muslims and … [Read more...]
Some call it the “Las Vegas for pilgrims,” others just call it fabulous -- the world’s largest hotel is set to open in 2017 in… Mecca. Yes, Mecca! The mega hotel will feature 70 restaurants, 10,000 … [Read more...]
Police in Venice have closed Swiss artist Christoph Büchel new art installation “The Mosque: The First Mosque in the Historic City of Venice” citing a “security hazard” and unlawful permits. Many … [Read more...]
In Reyhanli, Turkey bakers (many Syrian refugees) work in shifts to keep the ovens running 24/7 to produce loaves of bread which will eventually be sent to Aleppo, Homs, Idlib, and other Syrian … [Read more...]
After decades living in the U.S., Harvard educated Razia Jan decided to return to her home country of Afghanistan so she could, in turn, “educate the country’s daughters.” On donated land that was … [Read more...]
Many girls are discouraged from riding bicycles in Afghanistan. So, what’s the work-around? Enter skateboarding. British photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson visited a skateboarding school in Kabul … [Read more...]
In this interview, designer Hazem Aljesr talks about the Arab 'design scene.' “There is a greater openness and acceptance of diverse styles and innovative creations,” declares Hazem. “[People] are … [Read more...]
