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We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Young Muslim … [Read more...]
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We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Young Muslim … [Read more...]
"The war didn’t leave any choice for me… I had to come here with my daughter.” Those are the first words of “Dalya’s Other Country,” a documentary airing on PBS’ series “POV,” which chronicles … [Read more...]
Ever heard of a "halal metropolis"? Well, Razi Jafri is the co-creator of a new exhibit called Halal Metropolis which explores Muslims contributions to art, music, and culture in Detroit and … [Read more...]
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Forced to leave Kuwait as a small child due to the Gulf War, Omar Jarun immigrated to America with dreams of becoming a soccer player. Now, Jarun is set to play for Palestine in the Asian Football … [Read more...]
Zuhal Atmar, 35, is a feisty Kabul woman who has set up her own recycling plant where she processes 33 tons of garbage a week. She is the first woman in Afghanistan to have launched such a business, … [Read more...]
Tempest presents this compelling listicle of 21 Facts You Absolutely Need To Know About Muslims in America written in conjunction with UPF’s “American Muslims: Facts vs. Fiction” which has received a … [Read more...]
World —
Auction house Christie's recently reported that 10% of its sales now come from the Middle East. The New York Times takes a look at the art scene in Qatar where there's a new generation of extremely … [Read more...]
Faith —
Eid celebrations in Islam are the holiest in the Islamic calendar with Eid al-Adha being the most widely celebrated and holiest of all. This year, the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha begins on … [Read more...]
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USA TODAY REPORTS: Among the flurry of executive orders and proclamations signed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday was one ending the ban on travelers from several majority-Muslim countries, … [Read more...]
Asiya and Basheer Shakir are a married couple in Oklahoma City, both doctors, and are behind a local initiative called “Totes of Love” which aims to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in the … [Read more...]