Trailblazers in Sports: The Most Famous Muslim Female Athletes of All Time
Muslim Female athletes have broken barriers and challenged stereotypes throughout history, making a lasting impact on the world of sports. These women have shown exceptional talent, resilience, and determination throughout their careers. Here’s a look at...
President of the United States Joe Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2022
WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2022) Today, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, recognized National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for the month of April 2022. “For centuries, Arab Americans have embraced working hard, giving back, and cultivating friendship...
US customs, border agency to create position to address Arab, Muslim complaints
Michigan’s Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in the US Senate. (AP Photo)ATLANTA: US Customs and Border Protection has announced the establishment of a Detroit-based community relations position within...
Muslim parents honor Franklin teachers and staff with Ramadan breakfast
Franklin High School staff members Jessie Christensen and Monica Houtler picked up breakfast boxes for colleagues in Food Service at a pre-Ramadan breakfast hosted by Muslim parents. Franklin High School principal Michael Vuolo’s voice came over the...
Explainer: what is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?
During Ramadan, Muslims give thanks for the sustenance God provides. ShutterstockIntermittent fasting is now becoming popular, with many promised health benefits. But Muslims have been practising fasting in the lunar month of Ramadan for centuries.The Ramadan for 2022...
Many in Mideast see hypocrisy in Western embrace of Ukraine
FILE - A Palestinian protester throws a Molotov cocktail towards Israeli soldiers during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, April 3, 2013. On social media, the world has cheered Ukrainians as they stockpile Molotov cocktails and take up arms against an occupying...
UWM’s Students for Justice in Palestine hosts panel to share personal experience with Israeli occupation
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's Students for Justice in Palestine board members (left to right): Mohammad Kaloti, Noah Oweisi, Salam Salous, Jehan Salous, Mariam Mustafa, Janna Zaibak and Gianna RupnickPainful loss of friends and family, humiliation...
Canada: First Muslim Women’s Shelter Opens In Manitoba
After noticing a gap in services needed for Muslim women in Canada, Zena Chaudhry decided to do something about it. From the services provided to the languages offered, the founder and CEO of Sakeenah Homes wanted to provide a specific safe haven for the...
Riz Ahmed wins Oscar for The Long Goodbye
Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed win the Oscar for best live-action short film. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersRiz Ahmed, the British actor and musician, has won his first Oscar for Aneil Karia’s live-action short film The Long Goodbye, which Ahmed co-wrote and...
Muslim organizations lead COVID-19 educational outreach to immigrants and refugees in southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition's public health coordinator Marlene Zahran works to distribute COVID-19 information to the Muslim community in multiple languages.Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, Milwaukee Community and Health Center of Wisconsin and...
