Indonesian Fashion Week Wows
By all accounts, Jakarta Fashion Week in Indonesia was a big hit and an indication that the Muslim fashion industry, said to be worth nearly $100 billion, is on the rise. … [Read more...]
Millennial Muslims in America Today
An informative video discussion of how Millennial Muslims are shaping their faith and culture. The panel consists of activist Ainee Fatima, filmmaker Ali Baluch, comedian Ramy Youssef and youtube … [Read more...]
Iranian Youth Culture, Behind Closed Doors
A fascinating photo-essay on the Iranian youth culture; into the “dual lives” that many Iranian young adults say they must live. As the author of the piece calls it - "a public face and a private … [Read more...]
Saudi’s Close Relationship With Social Media
And we think Americans like to 'over-share'... According to a 2013 poll, Saudi internet users share everything online from their public to personal lives. … [Read more...]
In Egypt, Some Women Fight Sexual Harassment With Karate Chops
As instances of groping rise, so do self-defense classes. A vast majority of Egyptian women face a form of sexual harassment every day, and as a result, some anti-harassment organizations are … [Read more...]
Britain, Islam and the Generational Struggle
Debate has gotten increasingly focused on the growing number of Muslims in Great Britain, and the growing presence of Islam within the nation’s society. Unsurprisingly, these statistics have been met … [Read more...]
A Palestinian Birthright Trip?
If you’re Jewish, you know about “Birthright”, an all-expenses-paid trip for anyone of Jewish descent to visit the Israeli Jewish Homeland. There’s another opportunity out there, though: a similar, … [Read more...]
Children from Israel and Palestine Come Together for Soccer
Israeli and Palestinian children collaborate in an innovative soccer tournament, providing a chance to build bridges. … [Read more...]
Muslim Women are Finding Grooms Online, Somewhat Coyly
A study on Indian Muslim matrimonial profiles is peeling back layers on the quintessential struggle to find a life partner. Through careful research, the study has found that women are sticking to … [Read more...]
Biking Past Afghanistan’s Taboos
For women in Afghanistan, riding a bicycle is taboo, immoral and prohibited. Increasingly, however, national cycling teams full of women are beginning to form, causing a stir across the nation. … [Read more...]