Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
In April, Austria’s parliament approved a law which bans headscarves in public primary schools, prohibiting “ideologically or religiously influenced clothing associated with the covering of the head.” … [Read more...]
Al Jazeera reports: Omani author Jokha Alharthi has become the first Arabic-language writer to win the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for Celestial Bodies, a novel that deals with … [Read more...]
Chicago Tribute reports that in the past, "Muslims who have disabilities or chronic health issues often felt left out of Ramadan practices. But many who struggle with fasting or praying during the … [Read more...]
This just in: "We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Halima Aden is the newest member of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit family, making history as the first Muslim model to wear a hijab and … [Read more...]
Shamso Ahmed recently opened a beauty salon in Boston. This salon is geared to Muslim women, particularly those that wear the hijab and would like privacy when getting their hair cut (i.e. no … [Read more...]
Atul is a high school exchange student from Malaysia who is now living in Arcata, California. She says she soon realized a unique challenge with living in the California town -- she couldn't find a … [Read more...]
According to a recent Pew Research study, 13% of American born Muslim adults are divorced (compared to more than the 10% of adults in the general U.S. population). Due to the rise in divorce, the … [Read more...]
Muslim Women’s Day occurred last week. It was a day dedicated to amplifying Muslim women's voices. Speaking of which, founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh moderated a panel filled with talented Muslim women … [Read more...]
Huda Al-Marashi grew up the daughter of Iraqi Muslim immigrants who had moved to California. She was raised on a steady diet of western culture including rom com movies and romance books. On the day … [Read more...]
Leila Aboulela is an acclaimed Sudanese novelist and short-story author who lives in Scotland and writes in English. In a New York Times review, Porochista Khakpour (an author herself) says this … [Read more...]
