Multicultural Community Posted : 2022-05-05 Worshippers pray at a temporary mosque in Daehyun-dong, Daegu, April 29. Korea Times photo by Kim Kang-min Amid Islamophobic incidents, experts call for better understanding of Islamic cultureBy Lee Hyo-jinThe ongoing neighborhood standoff between Muslim immigrants and non-Muslim Koreans surrounding the construction of a mosque […]
SPA May 10, 201923:41 77 Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh highlighted the ISESCO’s achievements and its efforts to attain the highest goals JEDDAH: Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, […]
Rawan Radwan January 03, 2019 Four cities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East will be celebrated for their historical significance JEDDAH: Three cities in Africa, Asia and […]
Farah Tawfeek March 2, 2018 The Islamic era was an era of modernity, often under-apprecited by the world. While Middle Eastern countries might have experienced a glimpse of its greatness, […]
September 21, 2016 TEHRAN – The Center for Scriptural Heritage Studies of Iran and Islam was inaugurated in the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. The ceremony, which took place in the Green Hall of the institute, was attended by the […]
(RNS) A first-of-its-kind exhibit is introducing young museum-goers to Muslim cultures around the world. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan opened “America to Zanzibar” earlier this month, a 3,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit that invites kids to explore Muslim cultures across the world. Visitors can design buildings inspired by Islamic architecture, walk through a pretend Muslim-American home furnished with art […]
A THOUSAND years ago, the great cities of Baghdad, Damascus and Cairo took turns to race ahead of the Western world. Islam and innovation were twins. The various Arab caliphates were dynamic superpowers—beacons of learning, tolerance and trade. Yet today the Arabs are in a wretched state. Even as Asia, […]
TEHRAN — The selection of the Afghan city, Ghazni, as the Capital of Islamic Culture was celebrated during a ceremony in Kabul on Saturday. A number of officials from member […]
By Suzana Nabil Saad | Freelance Writer- USA On a cold December afternoon I entered one of the Halal stores in the US to pick a can of fava beans […]
Distinction between religion and culture questionable Alia Hogben – The Kingston Whig Standard, Kingston, Ontario Nov 10/12. In recent times, many Muslims insist that religious teachings should take precedence over cultural values or practices. Religions’ pure message should not be contaminated by cultural practices that are seen as negative and […]
by ANDRE VLTCHEK Nairobi, Kenya. I am scared. As I am writing this essay, the Eid-ul-Fitr is approaching; festivities that will mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan are about to start. Some 20 percent of the world population, which is Muslim, is now cooking, doing last-minute […]
FULL STORY and PHOTOS may be downloaded at The Spectrum Newspaper http://www.theSpectrum.com -275 E Saint George Blvd, St. George, UTAH USA(435) 674-6200 Dr. SaLee’ Amina Mohammed, a fourth generation American citizen and former resident of United Arab Emirates, was invited by leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter […]