Award recognizes Suleiman’s work to preserve the memory and cultural identity of the Palestinian people and their original land BRASILLIA, Brazil – A Palestinian-Brazilian specialist in infectious diseases, Dr. Jamal Suleiman, has been honored with one of Brazil’s highest awards. The award by the Parliamentary State Council o...
Directed by British sisters, film delves into life of jailed Fatah commander Marwan Barghouti SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AA) – The film Tomorrow’s Freedom was showcased to the audience on Sunday as part of the ongoing Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital Sarajevo. Directed by British...
Study conducted by Government Accountability Office shows damage to fragile ecosystems, public lands, and indigenous cultural sites by border barriers WASHINGTON – A nonpartisan government research organization in the U.S. has pointed to the environmental and cultural damage caused by the construction of border fences on the nation’s so...
Culture minister praises Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema for contributing in development of dialogue between countries, artists MOSCOW (AA) – Muslim cinemas unite people from different countries, the Russian culture minister said on Wednesday. In an address to the participants of the Kazan International Festival of Muslim C...
Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan orders renaming to strengthen the bonds of humanity between the followers of different religions ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates has renamed a famous mosque in Abu Dhabi, the Mary, Mother of Jessus Mosque. It was previously named Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Mosque. Crown Prince Mohammad Bin [&...
Researcher says while Islamophobia remains a problem, Islamic principles face unprecedented challenges from democratic progressivism WASHINGTON – Elad Ben David, a doctorate and an expert on Islam, has noted that there is increasing conflict between Democrats and Muslims in the U.S. After the September 11, 2001, attacks, he said, America...
Extent of anti-Muslim sentiment in France is deeper compared to other European countries, says Nagihan Haliloglu ISTANBUL (AA) – Anti-Muslim sentiment in France, especially in the public sphere, has also been reflected in French art and literature, according to a Turkish scholar of multiculturalism. Speaking to Anadolu on Monday, Nagihan...
LAGOS, Nigeria – A Nigerian artist has created a hijab-wearing Barbie doll that celebrates Muslim culture. Haneefah Adam has named the doll “Hijarbie.” She started the project in 2015 after becoming angry about the lack of modest clothing and hijabs on social media. She received overwhelmingly positive feedback for Hijarbie. ...
KAZAN, TATARSTAN – AUGUST 1: The Halal Market in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, is drawing a large number of Muslim shoppers. The market, which opened its doors in 2011, offers an array of halal products and services, serving as a prominent platform to promote the halal industry in Russia. Inside […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Dubai-based Moroccan entrepreneur last month launched Muslim Blocks, a Lego-style toys modeled after important Islamic holy places. His company also released two sets of blocks of the Kaaba and Masjid Al Nabawi. Moroccan national Abdellah Zejli said he has found that toy stores do not offer options that ar...
