The Master of Alam, A Sacred Art
The alam is a heavy metal piece used in Shia Muslim processions, often decorated with intricate engravings. The Guardian takes a look at one of the last masters of this art form, Safar Fooladgar, who … [Read more...]
Palestinian Cuisine Is Having Its Moment
There's a new rise of Palestinian cookbooks on the market with the New York Times making the point that "authors and chefs are arguing for their place at the table — to chronicle recipes, safeguard … [Read more...]
Syrian Family Starts Over In California
“It’s utter and pure luck,” says Karen Ferguson, executive director of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), speaking about the Al Hamad family who after fleeing violence in their home-country of … [Read more...]
Pakistan’s Leading Playwright Holds Mirror Up
In this essay, American Diplomat and Middle East expert Cynthia Schneider explores theatre in Pakistan and talks to the country’s leading playwright Shahid Nadeem whose works have gotten him in … [Read more...]
Syrian Family Resettles In Pomona, CA… and their story is just beginning
“Douma [Syria] was heaven. I wish those days would come back… the war wiped it all away,” says nineteen-year old Omar Wawieh. Omar and his family are considered one of the lucky ones -- after 18 … [Read more...]
Midwives Role in Syrian War
In war-torn places like Syria, "conflict midwives" play a crucial role to women’s health and their babies survival. … [Read more...]
New Pew Report: U.S. Muslims Are Observant and Open to Interpretations of Islam
New research from Pew Research: "For American Muslims, being highly religious does not necessarily translate into acceptance of traditional notions of Islam. While many U.S. Muslims say they attend … [Read more...]
Pope Francis on Islam
Pope Francis has said that it is wrong equating Islam with violence and went on to add, "You just can’t say that. Just as you can’t say that all Christians are fundamentalists. We have our share of … [Read more...]
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...]
Selfless Act In Turkey Goes Viral
Instead of a big wedding banquet, a newly married Turkish couple did something really charitable and donated their wedding money to feed 4,000 Syrian refugees in their hometown of Kilis. And on their … [Read more...]
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