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Business, Tech & Science, Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 22, 2014

Japan Courts Muslim Tourists

Japan is hoping to “diversify” visitors to their country by actively courting Muslim tourists. Steps for this courtship have included restaurants that now offer Japanese-style Halal food (prepared … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, National — August 22, 2014

Couple’s Different Faiths Bond Them

Find out how an interfaith couple (she’s Christian, he’s Muslim) has kept their marriage together for 27 years. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National — August 21, 2014

Islamic Art Hits L.A.

This fall, Islamic art and culture will be showcased in Los Angeles as dozens of exhibitions, screenings, and lectures will cover such diverse topics as contemporary art to architectural photography. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 18, 2014

Muslim Inventions That Changed Everything

Five Muslim inventions that you probably didn’t know about (but should) -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 18, 2014

Wedding Culture Huge in Afghanistan

Though Afghanistan is one of the world’s poorest countries, they prize a good wedding. NPR takes you into the world of Afghan “wedding culture” including the boom in women’s 'non-modest' wedding … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 11, 2014

Medical Tourism Push in Malaysia

Muslims from Indonesia, the Middle East and North Africa are traveling to Malaysia for affordable health-care. The number of these 'medical tourists' has more than doubled in the last five years. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, World — August 7, 2014

Hidden Islam In Italy

Despite being home to more than a million Muslims, there are only seven mosques in all of Italy. Time magazine takes a look at the warehouses, parking lots, and even supermarkets used as makeshift … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 6, 2014

Food and Identity: Israel and Palestine

The Israel-Palestine conflict broken down in… food. A conversation with two chefs, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, about the history of the region and their faiths' cuisines. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — July 30, 2014

Dying Art of the Misaharatis

Long before alarm clocks were invented, Misaharatis would wander through a village during Ramadan, waking everyone up for Suhoor (the dawn meal) by chanting to the beats of a drum. Al Jazeera takes a … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National — July 30, 2014

Dear Marketers, What About American Muslims?

With a demographic that hits the sweet spot – young, generally well-off, and educated – one would think that American Muslims would be a big lure for marketers. The Atlantic takes a look at the … [Read more...]