Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made history on Monday as the first American woman to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab. She was recently on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” where she gave a great … [Read more...]
On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with Muslim-American Samantha Elauf who interviewed to work at Abercrombie & Fitch but was rejected because the hijab (religious headscarf) she wore was said to … [Read more...]
According to Religion News Service, there is a "government-led initiative to attract Muslim tourists to South Korea. The nation has hosted a Halal Food Festival, which recently ended; added more than … [Read more...]
Khadijah Diggs declares that she is "Mother, Project Manager and a Triathlete." Her mission, she says, is to promote a positive image of Muslim women through sport. Ms. Diggs is currently ranked in … [Read more...]
During the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Sarah Attar competed in the 800-meters race, and though she placed last, still received a standing ovation. Female judo competitor Wojdan Ali Seraj … [Read more...]
Last Sunday, sixteen-year-old amateur boxer Amaiya Zafar was ready to compete at the Sugar Bert Boxing National Championship in Kissimmee, Florida when the fight was abruptly called off. Boxing … [Read more...]
At this year's National Dog Show, Aliya Taylor, a former Philadelphia police officer, accomplished two firsts -- she introduced a new dog breed and is said to be one of the few Muslims participating … [Read more...]
Fashion bloggers and designers are bringing covered hair and flowing designs to the forefront, inspired by Islamic fashion. A look at this movement -- … [Read more...]
Islamic religious symbols such as the wearing of the hijab and religious beards have recently been banned from a city in China’s western region of Xinjiang; an act that many see as direct … [Read more...]
By all accounts, Mona Haydar's first attempt at music was a smashing success. Last year, her first music video Hijabi (Wrap My Hijab) garnered over a million views on YouTube. "I definitely didn't … [Read more...]
