A Musical Revolution In Egypt
In this video segment produced by the New York Times, we’re introduced to a new genre of music in Egypt called Mahraganat – it’s a youth-driven, socially conscious music movement spurred by the recent … [Read more...]
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In this video segment produced by the New York Times, we’re introduced to a new genre of music in Egypt called Mahraganat – it’s a youth-driven, socially conscious music movement spurred by the recent … [Read more...]
A look at the entrepreneur leaders of the Middle East – men and women going against the grain and striving to make a difference. … [Read more...]
World —
Though Iran is perceived as one of the most repressive countries in the world, these photographs will show you the real Iran. One word? Breathtaking. … [Read more...]
In 2013, an impressive new mosque opened in Rowland Heights and was an indication of a building boom for religious facilities throughout Southern California and around the nation. … [Read more...]
The new president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, has recently used Skype and Google Hangout to hold virtual town hall meetings. … [Read more...]
The alam is a heavy metal piece used in Shia Muslim processions, often decorated with intricate engravings. The Guardian takes a look at one of the last masters of this art form, Safar Fooladgar, who … [Read more...]
Laura Kasinof is a young freelance reporter for the New York Times and PRI, and talks about her time covering Yemen during the protests of the Arab Spring. … [Read more...]
Getting a haircut for a woman who wears the hijab (Islamic head covering) is no simple matter as the removal is only allowed around other women or around men in the immediate family. A hair salon in … [Read more...]
ArtNews talks about the emergence of female artists in the Middle East participating in important exhibitions, and notes that the high percentage is “rarely mustered in major exhibitions in the United … [Read more...]
Professor Nidhal Guessoum says it is time for the Arab Muslim community to reclaim its lost tradition of astronomical learning and advancement. … [Read more...]