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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.

Women, World — May 5, 2013

Saudi Women and the Work Force

Although the percentage of Saudi women who work is small, hovering around 15 percent, there have been some gains and societal shifts. A look inside Saudi women who work. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — May 3, 2013

Iranian Men Don Dresses in Support of Women

Following a local judge’s ruling in Iranian Kurdistan, men have begun posting online photos of themselves wearing women’s dress, as a demonstration that traditional women’s dress is not a form of … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — May 1, 2013

Pew: Women’s Roles From Muslim POV

The Atlantic examines a 2013 Pew Study and concludes that the Muslim community views the roles for women dependent on the country. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National, Women — April 8, 2013

Pushing the Limits of Muslim Modesty

Bikini model and “30 Rock” actress Mayram Basir goes her own way, pushing the envelope on one Muslim woman’s choices. Her father, an imam, disagrees. … [Read more...]

Women, World — March 11, 2013

New Look for Bosnian Politics

The only headscarf-wearing mayor in Bosnia, and possibly all of Europe, sees her electoral victory as a win for tolerance and equality. … [Read more...]

Women, World — February 7, 2013

Protecting Girls through Fashion

Photo Credit: Huffington Post Khalida Brohi is a sweet-faced young Pakistani woman with the giggle of a little girl and the heart of a warrior for justice. At the tender age of 24, she has seen more … [Read more...]

National, Women — January 28, 2013

Libyan-American Student Aspires to Become Nation’s First Hijab-Clad Anchorwoman

Photo Credit: Screenshot from "My Dream: First American Hijabi Anchorwoman #LetNoorShine" Noor Tagouri, a 19-year-old college student, wants to become the first Muslim hijabi anchorwoman in … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — January 28, 2013

Muslim Fashionista

Photo Credit: Screenshot from "Dress Well: Great Winter Style" Sabrina Enayatullah blogs on Muslim women’s fashion. See her great videos on styles for different seasons and occasions, and then see … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 9, 2012

Malala Documentary Shows Early Look At Her Life

Before she was gunned down by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai was profiled in this riveting 30-minute documentary by New York Times correspondent Adam Ellick, where you see how her father's influence … [Read more...]

Women, World — April 12, 2012

A Middle East Romeo and Juliet

It is a Middle East Romeo and Juliet. A young Saudi woman has pleaded with the courts to allow her to marry her Yemeni boyfriend. Supporters shouted “love before borders and citizenship” in court, and … [Read more...]