Culture and Lifestyle Archives

Culture and Lifestyle, National — September 14, 2014

Exhibit: The Middle East Revealed

A new exhibit at the New Museum in New York tackles female stereotypes in the Arab and Middle Eastern world head on. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — September 14, 2014

Music and Islam

How does music play a role in Islamic culture? And does the Quran ban it? An Islamic scholar answers all questions -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — September 10, 2014

ISIS Destroys All Including Islamic Culture

In this op-ed, a former CIA analyst talks about the less publicized but still abhorrent threat by ISIS – the destruction of Iraq’s culture, as the extremists have systematically destroyed sacred … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — September 9, 2014

Teen Talks About Life In Iraq

Vice News talks to an Iraqi teen about her views on all things – extremism, rap music, humor, and a love for coffee shops. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — September 2, 2014

Punk Rock in Myanmar

Punk rockers in Myanmar are doing what they do best – singing about social injustice. This time, they’re on the Rohingya Muslim's side. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — September 1, 2014

Extraordinary Iranian Photography

A spectacular photo-essay of Islamic religious architecture in Iran, taken from Photographer/Physics student, Mohammed Reza Domiri. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 25, 2014

Ancient Treasures in Gaza

In historical times, the Gaza Strip was a flourishing crossroads between Africa, the Levant, and Asia. Today, leading archeologists say, "archaeology in Gaza is everywhere." Funds for preserving these … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — August 24, 2014

Islamic Fashion Setting Trends

Fashion bloggers and designers are bringing covered hair and flowing designs to the forefront, inspired by Islamic fashion. A look at this movement -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 23, 2014

“Burka Avenger” Takes on Pakistan

A demure schoolteacher transforms into a martial arts pro who beats up bad guys. Sound familiar? Well, she also wears a badass burqa. Welcome to "Burka Avenger" – Pakistan’s newest comic book craze. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 22, 2014

Muslim Fashion Design Festival Targets ‘Modest Fashion’

Fashion designer Nateka Pitter has founded Toronto’s International Muslim Fashion and Design Festival whose goal is to empower women through modest fashion. A look at the festival and the designer - … [Read more...]