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The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.

Business, Tech & Science, Faith — June 23, 2015

Top Apps For Ramadan

Targeting the billion-dollar Muslim lifestyle market, the Guardian lists the top phone and tablet apps this Ramadan season. The apps offer everything from prayer sites and times, to halal friendly … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — June 22, 2015

Ramadan Is A Time For Commerce For Some in UK

Every summer, particularly around Ramadan, visitors from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries flock to London to escape the heat and almost more importantly, shop. “Last year, spending by Arabic … [Read more...]

World — June 22, 2015

Cave Community in Pakistan

Located just 40 kilometers from Pakistan’s capital are caves that are not archeologically or historically significant but whose purpose is to house a fairly large Muslim community who can’t afford … [Read more...]

— June 19, 2015

MOST WEEKLY RECAP

We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Michelle Obama … [Read more...]

Women, World — June 19, 2015

Michelle Obama Gives Powerful Speech to Muslim-British Girls

Promoting a new campaign called “Let Girls Learn,” Michelle Obama recently gave an inspirational speech to pupils at the Mulberry School for Girls in London, which has the highest percentage of Muslim … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — June 19, 2015

Muslim Fashion Is No Oxymoron

In this video clip, fashion blogger Summer Albarcha says you can have both faith and fashion. “I think you can blend in both cultures you live in, modest values and dressing fashionable presents a … [Read more...]

National, Women — June 19, 2015

Muslim-American Women Talk Hijab

Muslim-American women share personal accounts of their decision to wear the hijab (religious head-scarf). As Lori Saroya recounted, “The decision to start wearing the hijab felt right to me, yet I … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — June 19, 2015

How Muslims With Eating Disorders Cope During Ramadan

A first hand account at how Muslims with eating disorders cope with the fasting requirements of Ramadan - “It becomes a battle in my head... I have to choose between God or the disorder.” … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, National — June 18, 2015

A Look At Muslim Refugees in U.S.

A look at Muslim refugees in the Houston area, many have fled war or repressive circumstances in the Middle East but despite this, are still thankful this Ramadan. "Many are traumatized by their … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — June 18, 2015

Surfs Up in Lebanon

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...]