Caitlin Johnstone: Mainstream Voices Sudden Pivot on Gaza
The death of 17-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, from northern Gaza, as a result of the famine and humanitarian crisis in the Strip, July 2024. (Hossam Shabat/Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0)Israel’s top human rights group B’Tselem has finally...
Can young robotics fans unite a troubled Libya?
Libyan youths take part in the yearly First Tech Challenge, a country-wide robotics competition, as regional qualifiers for Libya begin in the eastern city of Benghazi, on Febryary 3, 2022. [Abdullah Doma/AFP] Youssef Jira, a fresh-faced 18-year-old in a...
Masjid Al Qu’ran brings experts to answer questions about zakat
Masjid Al-Qur'an will host a seminar about zakat Saturday. [pixbay/stock image]Zakat, the duty to give charity and one of the five pillars of Islam, raises many questions not every imam can answer, said Masjid Al-Qur’an Imam Hafiz Muhammad Shafique.Should...
The Non-Muslim Guide to Fasting During Ramadan
A view of rooftops of Old City of Jerusalem at sunset to Christian, Jewish and Muslim sacred places (photo: iStock by Getty Images).Many people are curious about Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. If you want to join nearly a billion devout Muslims in...
What is Pi Day? The story of the circle
Circles are some of the most beautiful and versatile shapes in nature.Every March 14, mathematics enthusiasts from all over the globe commemorate Pi Day and the International Day of Mathematics (IDM).The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of...
Leaders from diverse Milwaukee women’s organizations #Embrace Equity
Photo by Michaela BealInternational Women's Day featured guests, from left to right, Janan Najeeb, Milwaukee Women's Coalition, Monica Shah-Davidson, Milwaukee Women's Fund, April Dunn, Milwaukee Women, Inc., Lauren Feaster, Professional Dimensions,...
UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia
UN Photo/Helena Mulkerns. Peace doves fly on the grounds of the historic Hazrat-i-Ali mosque, in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. The International Day was proclaimed following the unanimous adoption of an Assembly resolution last March that called...
Ramallah Meets Manchester: University spotlights Palestinian arts and culture for students
Palestinian culture came to life in the UK city of Manchester on Wednesday evening, as artists and performers demonstrated what it means to be Palestinian today. The event, entitled Pal Art Fest, was held at the popular Manchester Academy venue and...
PBS Wisconsin launches animated biography of Mahmoud Atta, Milwaukee’s Muslim community builder
Illustrations courtesy of PBS Wisconsin PBS Wisconsin unveiled an animated biography this week of Milwaukee Muslim community builder Mahmoud Atta. The multi-faceted Wisconsin Muslim Project, a collaboration between PBS Wisconsin, Milwaukee Muslim Women’s...
Holding Muslim Women In Esteem
Islam improves and enhances the culture within a nation and improves the lives of citizens, especially the women. Islam brings balance and order to societies. In the history of humankind, there is a tendency toward unfairness and subjugation of women. In...
