The celebration of Eid during lockdown- What was it like?

British Muslim Zahra discusses how celebrating Eid is different during lockdown, with a family video blog showing preparation and celebration. Zahra touches on preparing food for the celebration day, homemade cards and traditional dress. A key talking point for her surrounds the debate of whether to dress traditionally as if this celebration of Eid was…

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CNN Commentary: “New media, new Muslim voices” – Michael Wolfe urges more Muslim participation in new forms of media and communication

Author and non-profit founder Michael Wolfe contributes a special commentary on CNN, concerning the needed voices of Muslims in US Media and journalism. Wolfe asks: “With all the focus on Islam and Muslims in the news, the voices of American Muslim civic leaders, or even ordinary Muslims going about their daily business, are too often…

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Anousheh Ansari: “I am proud of being an Iranian Muslim”

Leading up to Ansari’s 2006 space voyage, the mainstream media dedicated their coverage of her historic flight to professional and technical matters, leaving aside the more controversial question of Ansari’s Iranian and Muslim identity. In this exclusive interview, Anousheh Ansari has the opportunity to tell her side of the story, including what it means to be an Iranian businesswoman and the first female private space explorer […]

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