Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
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.
Pew Reports: More than one in five countries has an official state religion, with the majority being Muslim states, and a further 20% of countries have a preferred or favored religion. Most of the … [Read more...]
“To see the Muslims like this in the middle of the street here, that means Muslims have some consideration, that we are being given a chance,” says Diakita Amadou, reflecting on this past Sunday’s … [Read more...]
In the early 1630’s, a wealthy ruler in India named Shah Jahan lost his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died while giving birth to their fourteenth child. To honor the deceased queen, the ruler … [Read more...]
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...]
Known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice,” Eid al-Adha is an important holiday in the Muslim faith. Many Muslims take the day off work, wear their best clothes, and attend a prayer service at their … [Read more...]
This year Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the evenings between Thursday, August 31st through Friday, September 1st. Eid al-Adha is one of the holiest days in Islam. It honors the … [Read more...]
Eid celebrations in Islam are the holiest in the Islamic calendar with Eid al-Adha being the most widely celebrated and holiest of all. This year, the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha begins on … [Read more...]
Abdul Rahman is one of the more than 1.7 million foreign pilgrims traveling to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj and like many of them, is bringing his friends and family with him – via his … [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...]
The first day of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is today, August 30th, and will go until Monday, September 4th (CLICK HERE for a 101 on hajj). For Muslims, the Hajj re-enacts the actions of the … [Read more...]
