Watermelon+ Launches May 8: A New Global Streaming Platform Elevating Palestinian and World Cinema
In a significant step for global independent cinema, Watermelon Pictures has announced the launch of Watermelon+, a groundbreaking new streaming platform that will go live worldwide on May 8, 2025. The platform is set to feature one of the most...
IRC Book Review: The Weight of our Sky
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. The Weight of Our Sky The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf...
Praying in time of COVID-19: How world’s largest mosques adapted
Arwa Ibrahim for Al Jazeera News Anadolu/ Al Jazeera For weeks now, mosques worldwide have taken a series of measures aimed at curbing the spread of the new coronavirus. As an increasing number of countries announced lockdowns, so did mosques, with many...
Book on Muslim-Christian Dialogues Reveals Milwaukee’s Central Role
A book published earlier this year by Marquette University Press reveals the central role Milwaukee played in the development of interfaith dialogue, both in the United States and globally. The book uncovers the influence of the Muslim-Christian dialogue...
Fiqh Council of North America Releases Dates for Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr 2020 (1414 A.H.)
According to the Fiqh Council of North America, the first day of fasting Ramadan will be Friday, April 24, 2020. You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God. Fast for a...
Faith Leaders Across Wisconsin Reject Efforts by State Legislators to Open Houses of Worship During Holy Days
Wisconsin faith leaders across the state responded to efforts by GOP legislators to end Governor Ever's moratorium that has kept houses of worship closed during the Safer-At-Home order. The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee cabinet wrote the...
WMCA Endorsements Emphasize Positive Relationships Between Muslim Community and Candidates
It has been a roller coaster ride, but it looks as though Wisconsin’s April 7 Democratic primary, local, and statewide judicial election is going ahead as planned. The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance first announced its candidate endorsements on March 25....
IRC Book Review: Power Forward
Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. Power Forward Power Forward by Hena Khan (2018) ISBN:...
Muslim minority doctors first to die on front line of UK pandemic
Aina Khan for Al Jazeera News Doctors' families/ Al Jazeera The United Kingdom is paying tribute to the first doctors on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic who have died after contracting COVID-19. All four men - Alfa Sa'adu; Amged...
Muslim Community Responds to Corona Virus with Food and Other Aid
As the Covid-19 virus spreads across Wisconsin, with the largest number of infections occurring in the Milwaukee area, the Muslim community has sprung into action to make sure those in need are not left without food and resources. The Islamic Society of...
