‘Not safe to visit’: Nearly 17,000 fans cancel World Cup tickets as boycott calls grow
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be about venues, visas and match schedules. Instead, it is being overshadowed by politics — and a growing chorus of voices urging fans to stay away from America.Across social media, calls to boycott...
Salam Yousry brings the Choir Project to UW-Milwaukee
The description says, “The Choir Project invites people from all walks of life to put their hopes and concerns, their feelings and thoughts, their jokes and woes into song. A week-long workshop of communal improvisation, lyric-writing, and composition...
Student Lead Interfaith Conference at UW-Madison a Success
The Center for Religion and Global Citizenry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, held its inaugural interfaith conference on April 6th and 7th, the event was entirely student organized and lead. The fifteen fellows involved in the CRGC represent...
IRC Book Review: Ghaddar the Ghoul and other Palestinian Stories
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. Ghaddar the Ghoul and Other Palestinian Stories by Sonia...
Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition Announces 5th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival
The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) recently announced its 5th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival in partnership with Milwaukee Film to be held April 25 through April 28 at the Oriental Theatre. The event is one of America’s leading...
IRC Book Review: Soufra: Recipes from a Refugee Food Truck
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. Soufra: Recipes from a Refugee Food Truck by RebelHouse...
Several Wisconsin Muslims win elections on Tuesday
Islamic organizations around the country reported an increased interest by Muslims to run for public office. These past few years in the United States, motivated by the Muslim ban at the beginning of President Trump's term and the rapid increase in...
Salam School Seniors host 9th Annual Convention
On Saturday, March 9th, Salam School hosted their 9th Annual Student Convention. Every year, the all-day convention is completely organized by the senior class, with funds being used to pay for their senior trip. At the same time, the convention creates an...
IRC Book Review: Dear Blue 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. Dear Blue Sky by Mary Sullivan, © 2012...
Islamic Fiqh Council declares dates for Ramadan 2019 (1440 AH)
The Fiqh Council of North America as "Ramadan and Eid in North America" on Moon Sighting The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable method for determining the beginning of the Islamic lunar months...
