Zohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes
Zohran Mamdani after declaring victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Photograph: Julius Constantine Motal/The GuardianZohran Mamdani appeared to have cleared the first hurdle on his path to becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor,...
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...
AMT Sponsored Events: Muslim Women in Government Will Reveal Their Journey to ‘Climbing the Federal Ladder’ In Event Marking Women’s History Month
The non-profit organization Muslim Americans in Public Service (MAPS) is seeking to highlight Muslim women in the Senior Executive Service through their virtual gathering this week. Amber Chaudhry, MAPS co-founder and event host, said her...
Trust, humility, bravery: A forum in Texas shows how interfaith understanding is forged
Rabbi David Saperstein, from left, Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. and Imam Mohammed Magid speak during the Global Faith Forum at Northwood Church in Keller, Texas, March 6, 2022. Photo courtesy of MFNN KELLER, Texas (RNS) — On Sunday evening (March 6) inside Northwood Church,...
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance announces endorsements for spring elections
WMCA sent fliers to underrepresented voters, Muslim and nonMuslim, encouraging them to vote on April 5.Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance endorses Cavalier Johnson for Milwaukee mayor, Steve Ponto for Brookfield mayor, Eric Rorholm for a Milwaukee County...
