The global Church has failed its duty to challenge the Gaza genocide
Pope Leo XIV on the loggia after his election, May 8, 2025. (Photo: Edgar Beltrán / The Pillar / Wikimedia)We have all witnessed close to two years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza but heads of the church—its spiritual leaders, its bishops, its pastors—have...
Milwaukee organizations issue statements about Islamophobic Conference in Waukesha County
(Milwaukee, WI, 05/13/2019) - The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee notes with concern the use of the Waukesha County Exposition Center this past weekend by a group purporting to be a “Security Conference,” but with a roster of speakers who are...
Egyptian International Art gives customers the ultimate Egyptian experience
Walking into Egyptian International Art is unlike any experience at Mayfair Mall. Everything from the Arab hospitality to the Egyptian décor allows customers to delve into an authentic Egyptian experience. Frequent customer, Steve Hardin, loves the store’s...
IRC Book Review: King For A Day
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. King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan, illustrated by Christiane...
What Ramadan Looks Like in Milwaukee
Andrea Waxman as "'I feel most at peace during this month': What Ramadan looks like in Milwaukee" on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service A delicious aroma hung in the air as chicken sizzled on a grill outside the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center on Monday...
The Origins of Ramadan
Wesley Baines as "The Origins of Ramadan" on Beliefnet Ramadan, which falls on the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is the most religiously significant time of year for Muslims throughout the world. It marks the month in which the Quran—the holy...
IRC Book Review: It’s Ramadan, Curious George
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. It’s Ramadan, Curious George by Hena Khan, illustrated by...
Islamophobia in America is about politics more than religion
Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani as "Islamophobia in America is about politics more than religion" on Think Progress Your feelings about Muslims depend more on your politics than your faith, according to a new survey. The American Muslim Poll 2019, a research...
Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival ends by showcasing stories of hope and resilience
While opening night was a hit, the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival proved it’s line-up of films followed by talk backs and creative after film experiences could bring people back to the Oriental Theatre multiple times a day during its four day run. Marilyn...
First day of Ramadan is Monday, May 6th
Jordyn Imhoff as "Why Ramadan is More Important Now Than Ever" on Arab America As Ramadan approaches this Monday, it’s important to understand the special significance of Ramadan during a difficult time in American history, it’s important to first know...
