HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (MNTV) — In Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam, Haji Basiroh, now 70, is widely known as the woman who laid the foundation for “Saigon Halal street,” often called “Malaysia street.” She was the first person to open both a halal restaurant and an Islamic fashion shop on the street, […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Twenty-five sculptures created during the seventh edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture symposium will soon be installed in public spaces across Riyadh, extending the impact of the annual art event beyond its conclusion. The artworks will be placed in streets, parks and other locations around the city as part of the [&h...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (MNTV) – During Ramadan, alley 157 on Duong Ba Trac Street in Ho Chi Minh City transforms into a lively food market where the Cham Muslim community shares its culinary traditions with the wider city, offering residents and visitors a taste of Halal cuisine and Islamic culture. The market began […]
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — A series of community and interfaith iftar gatherings held across Sydney during the opening days of Ramadan offered a reminder of what shared tables can accomplish — bringing together people of different faiths and backgrounds at a moment when Australia’s Muslim community continues to face hostility and exclusi...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — The University of Dhaka hosted a cultural event celebrating Chinese artistic traditions on Thursday as students, teachers and visitors gathered for the Lanting Chinese Calligraphy Culture Salon 2026 on the campus. The event, held at the university’s Mall Chattar area, was organized by the Confucius Institute at the U...
BRUSSELS (MNTV) — An exhibition highlighting Rohingya cultural heritage opens Tuesday at the European Parliament, as European lawmakers renew calls for stronger international pressure on Myanmar and increased humanitarian support for displaced communities. The exhibition, titled “Rohingya Heritage in Exile: Arar Rosom, Arar Elom (Our Culture, ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – On any given evening, the crowds flocking to Chinese and Chinese Muslim eateries tell a larger story about Malaysia’s shifting palate — one that has caught the attention of Chinese restaurant operators eyeing South-east Asia for expansion, reports Malay Mail. Fuelling that interest is a new generation of Malaysi...
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (MNTV) — The Catholic Church in Kuwait launched a humanitarian initiative to mark the start of Ramadan and the concurrent Christian Lenten fast, reinforcing messages of compassion and coexistence. Outside the Holy Family Cathedral, Father Suleiman Haifaoui and a group of priests handed out dates and water to passersby short...
KANSAS CITY, United States (MNTV) — The Kansas City metropolitan area has welcomed its first Yemeni coffee shop, offering traditional brews and social customs rooted in Gulf-region coffee culture long familiar in countries such as Kuwait. Mocha Point Yemeni Coffee Co. opened this week in Overland Park, drawing large crowds during its soft laun...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraqis from different religious communities are preparing for days of worship and reflection as a rare calendar convergence brings Christian Lent and the holy month of Ramadan close together this year. Eastern Catholic churches began their Great Lent on Feb 16, marking a 40-day fasting period that is among the most [&hel...
