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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.

Resources — March 31, 2017

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) Today Is First … [Read more...]

Medical, National — March 29, 2017

Dr. Asif Mahmood, Running For Lieutenant Governor of California

Born in a small village in rural Pakistan, Asif Mahmood came to the United States 26 years ago to study medicine. Today, he is a pulmonologist in Pasadena and has just announced plans to run for … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — March 29, 2017

Due To Travel Ban, Iranian Art Gallery Cancels NYC Show

Each spring, the AIPAD Photography Show in New York platforms over a hundred galleries from all over the world. This year Ag Galerie Tehran, which specializes in contemporary works from the Middle … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — March 28, 2017

World’s Largest Solar Plant Is In Morocco

Located in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of Morocco, the Quarzazate Solar Power Station (also called the Noor complex) is said to be the world's largest concentrated solar power plant. According to the … [Read more...]

Medical — March 28, 2017

Clinic Al-Shifa Is Open For Everyone Who Is In Need

Since 2000, Al-Shifa clinic has served the mostly Latino residents of the town of Muscoy which is located near San Bernardino. The clinic has an open-door policy regardless of race, religion or … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Women — March 28, 2017

Meet the 24-Year-Old Mogul Behind #MuslimWomensDay

In 2009, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh was just 17 when she launched MuslimGirl.com which started as a personal blog on her experiences as a young Muslim woman in America. The blog has since taken off to great … [Read more...]

Women — March 27, 2017

Top #MuslimWomensDay Tweets

The first-ever Muslim Women’s Day kicked off today with the trending hashtag #MuslimWomensDay. Here are a few of the top tweets: Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, MuslimGirl founder and spear-header of the day: … [Read more...]

Women — March 27, 2017

Today Is First ‘Muslim Women’s Day’!

The goal of today's first Muslim Women's Day is simple, to amplify "powerful, positive messages of solidarity with Muslim women of all backgrounds." The event is sponsored by MuslimGirl.com along with … [Read more...]

Women, World — March 27, 2017

Local Muslim Women Condemn London Attack

On Sunday, a large group of Muslim women formed a human chain on Westminster Bridge to condemn last week’s London attack which occurred when Khalid Masood purposely ran over pedestrians on the bridge … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science — March 27, 2017

SPOTLIGHT ON: First British Muslim In Space

Hussain Manawer, who is a Muslim-Brit, beat thousands of competitors for a seat on the XCOR Aerospace’s Lynx commercial spacecraft which sets off into space next year and will orbit the earth. Young … [Read more...]