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VIDEO: “Great Coca-Cola TV Commercial for Ramadan Promoting Diversity”
To highlight the importance of never judging a book by its cover, Coca-Cola Middle East came out with an ad for Ramadan that will touch your heart. They sat six strangers in a dark room, had them speak about their … Continue reading
NEWSWEEK: “Islam Most Popular Religion With Young People in China”
From Newsweek by Conor Gaffey Islam is the most popular religion in China among young people despite a government crackdown on Ramadan and historic persecution of the Muslim Uighur minority, according to a new survey. Of the five religions recognised … Continue reading
RADIO: “Texas Anti-Sharia Law Campaign Targets Muslims in America”
From Public Radio International (PRI) Roadside signs with quotes from scripture alongside Texas Highway 71 are a reminder that this is God’s country. And to most folks in these parts, that would be a Christian God. But Muslims might be … Continue reading
NEWS: “American Muslim Groups Fundraise to Help Restore Black Churches”
From RT.com Muslim organizations have raised $23,000 to help rebuild eight historically black churches that have burned down since the deadly attack on a prayer group in South Carolina. Three fires are believed to be arson, while the rest are … Continue reading
NEWS: “Comedy & Islam Together at ‘Muslim Funny Fest’ in New York”
From NY Daily News Islam and hilarity are not two words often found in the same sentence. But a group of Muslim comedians is out to change that. “Most people don’t see Muslims as funny or think of Muslims laughing … Continue reading
NEWSPAPER: “Muslim Women Fight for Legal Right to Wear Islamic Headscarf”
From Detroit Free Press by Niraj Warikoo INKSTER, Mich. — When Raghdaa Ali attempted to walk into a cash advance store one day last summer to get a money order, an employee pointed to the headscarf that she wore and … Continue reading
BBC NEWS: “London Muslims Break Fast with Homeless During Ramadan”
From BBC News A group of Muslim volunteers in London have invited the homeless and people from other communities to join them as they break their fast at sunset during the month of Ramadan. The Muslim holy month began on … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS: “Four London Schools Ban Muslim Kids from Fasting for Ramadan”
From BuzzFeed News by Siraj Datoo Muslim students in four primary schools in London will not be allowed to fast during Ramadan without special permission, with the headmaster of one school citing the students’ welfare as the motivating factor behind … Continue reading
VIDEO: “African Country Appoints First Female Muslim President”
From Yahoo News Port Louis, June 4 (IANS) The Mauritius parliament on Thursday appointed Ameenah Gurib-Fakim as the island nation’s new president, making her the first woman to hold the position. The motion moved by Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth for … Continue reading
“Muslim Husband & Wife Share Muslim Chaplaincy at American College”
From Religion News Service by Julie Poucher Harbin (RNS) Many of the country’s most prestigious universities have hired Muslim chaplains in recent years to offer spiritual support to their Muslim students. Middlebury College, one of America’s oldest liberal arts schools, outmatched … Continue reading
