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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.

Faith, World — June 15, 2015

Arctic Circle RAMADAN

As many know, Ramadan lasts a full month when one fasts during daylight hours BUT what about the Muslims who live in the Arctic Circle where there are 24 hours of sunshine? Wow, mind blown, … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 12, 2015

In Belgium, Muslims Helps Jews Restore Synagogue

Belgium Muslims took it upon themselves to help raise money for a local Jewish synagogue in need of restoration. “It is important to save this synagogue for the families and children who find comfort … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith, World — June 12, 2015

Mecca Is a Mecca For Modernization

Mountains have literally been moved -- okay leveled. Construction on skyscraper buildings, hotels, fast food joints, and a new metro/bus system are all underway for a controversial overhaul of Mecca. … [Read more...]

World — June 12, 2015

SPOTLIGHT ON: Young Iranians

60% of Iran’s population is under the age of forty and according to PRI, they’re ready for a change. “What’s been happening with the youth in Iran, particularly over the last ten years, they have been … [Read more...]

Women, World — June 12, 2015

Gaza’s Female Tech Culture

Only 20% of Gazan women work in the labor force. In order to increase these numbers, an entrepreneur program known as Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG) was started a few years ago and today, women run nearly 50% … [Read more...]

National, Sports, World — June 11, 2015

Muslim Girls Won’t Let Anything Stop Them

Muslim girls are faced with a unique challenge when it comes to sports - how does one balance a basketball while wearing a modest dress and religious headscarf? Well the College of Design at the … [Read more...]

Faith, Media & Entertainment, World — June 11, 2015

Young Palestinians and Jewish Students Bond Through Music

Israel-based Polyphony Foundation is a classical music school in Nazareth which brings together young Palestinian and Jewish music students. “It changed all my thinking and how I see people,” says … [Read more...]

World — June 10, 2015

101 on Turkey’s Elections 2015

Wondering what the results of the recent elections in Turkey mean globally and domestically for the country? Enter Gonul Tol, director of the Center for Turkish Studies at The Middle East Institute in … [Read more...]

Women, World — June 10, 2015

In Turkey, Women Win Big

In Sunday’s elections in Turkey, 98 women won seats bringing the percentage of female deputies to a historic high of 17% compared with 14% in the 2011 elections. A look at some of the most influentual … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 10, 2015

Interfaith Selfie Campaign in Myanmar Focuses on Friendship

Led by young people in Yangon, a social media campaign is taking-on hate speech, discrimination and violence in Myanmar (where the Rohingya Muslims have been notoriously mistreated). The public is … [Read more...]