SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – Australian Muslim comedian Nazeem Hussain is bringing the texture of Muslim family life to television in “Separated at Birth,” a six-part comedy about marriage, divorce, parenthood and the bonds that hold families and communities together, the outlet AMUST reported. The series airs weekly on the Australia...
MISSISSAUGA, Canada (MNTV) — Pakistani cinema made a strong showing at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival 2026 in Mississauga, with four Pakistani productions receiving awards or honors. Lali, director Sarmad Khoosat’s dark comedy, which debuted at the Berlinale earlier this year, opened the festival and won both the Special Ju...
KLANG, Malaysia (MNTV) — A mosque modelled on one of China’s oldest Islamic landmarks has become one of the more distinctive religious and cultural destinations in Klang, in Malaysia’s Selangor state. Inspired by the Great Mosque of Xi’an in China, the Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim reflects long-standing ties between Chinese archi...
By Afroz Alam Sahil ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — A new Islamic Publishing Observatory has been launched to collect data, track industry trends and provide publishers with research on an industry spanning dozens of countries, languages and markets. The initiative was announced as one of the main outcomes of the founding conference and first Gener...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi historians and heritage specialists have examined how geography, climate and natural resources shaped settlement patterns, trade networks and cultural identity across the Arabian Peninsula. The discussions took place during the three-day Security and History Dialogue Conference at Riyadh’s Cultural Palace, w...
MATSUE, Japan (MNTV) — Dressed in kimono, a Moroccan Muslim and his Japanese wife whisk matcha tea and welcome visitors to their century-old farmhouse in rural western Japan, hoping to create a place where anyone feels at home, Japan Today reported. Fatih Ymran, a 33-year-old Moroccan IT engineer, and his wife Nanami, 35, a former […]
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — An Iraqi cultural forum brought researchers together in Baghdad to discuss Yazidi history, heritage and the challenges facing the community’s return and recovery more than a decade after ISIS attacks. The session was organized by the General Department of Cultural Relations at Iraq’s Ministry of Culture at the Abdul Sahi...
BURAIDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing the Kingdom’s culinary heritage at the Buraidah International Dates Carnival through publications documenting local food traditions and products. The commission’s participation includes its book “Buraidah,” which explores the city’s people, landmarks, customs and ...
CHICAGO, United States (MNTV) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially declared August as Turkish Heritage Month in recognition of the vast contributions of the Turkish American community to the city’s cultural, social, and economic life. The official proclamation was presented to Halil Demir, President of the Turkish Festiva...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – Azerbaijan is promoting its cultural heritage, tourism sector and economic development at the Algeria International Fair in the capital Algiers. The event opened at the SAFEX International Exhibition Center with the participation of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, government representatives, foreign diplomats...
