Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, has captured the descriptive imagination of visual artists, craftsmen, travel writers, bureaucrats and rulers almost since its inception in 632 AD. Beginning with … [Read more...]
Author, filmmaker and MOST co-director Michael Wolfe hosted the first televised account of the Hajj from Mecca for Ted Koppel's Nightline which aired on April, 1997. The program was nominated for a … [Read more...]
Author, filmmaker and MOST co-director Michael Wolfe hosted the first televised account of the Hajj from Mecca for Ted Koppel's Nightline which aired on April, 1997. The program was nominated for a … [Read more...]
In this video segment, professional skateboarder Jordan Richter discusses experiencing his first hajj, the five-day religious pilgrimage that’s among the most meaningful experiences in a Muslim’s … [Read more...]
A millennial talks about her experience performing the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are required to make at least once in their life). “Leading up to that moment, I was your … [Read more...]
This year, Eid al-Adha was observed on October 4th and fell within hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Huffington Post takes you through the Festival of Sacrifice and tells you everything you need … [Read more...]
Fearing a potential health crisis during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Saudi Ministry of Health has recently banned visas for the three countries most affected by Ebola. … [Read more...]
Surfing in Lebanon is starting to become legit thanks to the efforts of Lebanese-American Ali Elamin, founder of the surf school “Surf Lebanon,” and his pal and fellow surfer, Mustafa el-Hajj. “We … [Read more...]
This year, Saudi Arabia has funded the Hajj pilgrimage for 1,000 Palestinians - half from Gaza and the other half from the West Bank. "I didn't expect to get a permit, it was a shock,” says Gaza … [Read more...]
Two-time world champion and observant Muslim Amir Khan has a lot to say in this interview with The Guradian. He speaks of leaving behind celebrity by going on Hajj where “everyone is the same,” and … [Read more...]
