Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common
Kamchatka Krai earthquake location. USGSToday at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east.Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, today’s powerful...
The role of Black Muslims in the American civil rights movement
Saad Hasan for TRT World TRT World From Malcolm X to Keith Ellison, Black Muslims have played an important role in the fight for the wider community's rights. With the United States consumed by riots after the death of George Floyd, an African-American man...
Muslim woman becomes Britain’s first hijab-wearing judge
The National The National A woman in Britain who has become the first judge in the western world to wear a hijab hopes to be an inspiration to young Muslims. Raffia Arshad, 40, who grew up in Yorkshire, north England, has wanted to work in law since she...
Local Muslim Leaders React to Killing of George Floyd
Lее Mаtz for Wisconsin Muslim Journal It has been a horrific spring for African-Americans and their allies in the struggle for racial justice and equality. Breonna Taylor, an emergency room tech in Louisville, Kentucky, was shot dead in her apartment when...
Op-Ed: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge
Kareem Abdul-Jabar for LA Times Nam Y. Huh/AP What was your first reaction when you saw the video of the white cop kneeling on George Floyd’s neck while Floyd croaked, “I can’t breathe”? If you’re white, you probably muttered a horrified, “Oh, my God”...
Jill Biden Rallies Muslims in Eid Zoom Call
© Dr. Jill Biden Last Sunday, Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, gave a moving speech via Zoom. The occasion for Dr. Biden’s talk was Eid Al-Fitr, the celebration of the end of Ramadan. But its purpose was to rally support...
Bringing Holiday Cheer to Children, the Focus of Eid This Year
Many Mosques around WI did their best to bring the holiday spirit to children in their congregations during this time of social distancing due to the Covid Pandemic. Many smaller congregations distributed goodie bags and desserts, while others created...
Muslim Comics Gather Over Zoom To Celebrate Eid With Jokes And Joy
From left: Comedians Natasha Chandel, Abdullah Afzal and Mariam Sobh. They each performed a set during the Socially Distant Eid Comedy Night Special, a virtual event hosted by the Concordia Forum. Hafsa Quraishi for NPR Facebook/ Screengrabs by NPR...
Milwaukee’s 2020 Eid Celebration is one to remember
When Covid-19 threatened Sunday’s 2020 Eid celebration, the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition rallied to create a memorable yet safe family event. Milwaukee’s Muslim community traditionally marks the end of Ramadan with a huge Eid al-Fitr prayer service...
Milwaukee’s Special Eid 2020 On Video
Yousef Alaeddin If you missed the Eid Drive Thru Celebration, or even if you want to revel in the memories, we have short videos by two phenomenal videographers who captured the highlights of the event. Yousef Dhambra for Shams Studio Watch “2020 Eid...
