Bert Anciaux, Flemish minister of culture, introduced a plan for the building of the Expertise Center for Islamic Culture in Flanders, where both government and the people can go for information about Muslim culture in Flanders. “From a study that I had conducted through Ghent University it appears that the demand for knowledge about Islam…
According to a new poll by the Dutch Centre for Folk Culture, the Dutch have adopted the Sugar Feast – a celebration marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan – as one of their favorite cultural traditions. In a top 100 list of favorite traditions, the Sugar Feast came in as number…
A magazine for American Muslim teenage girls, The Muslim Girl features include “Muslim Girl of the Month,” fashion tips such as “cool hijabs” and “long dresses for the long days of the summer,” expert advise on issues such as health, relationships, and ethics, profiles of young female athletes, and celebrity interviews. Readers can view partial…
The mosque in Milan is commemorating its 20th anniversary during the latter half of the month of October. The Al-Rahman mosque, the first mosque in Italy built with a dome and minaret, is holding a series events from October 16th to 30th, in joint cooperation with the Milan branch of the Young Muslims of Italy….
The launch of controversial novel The Jewel of Medina about the Prophet Mohammed has been postponed: American writer Sherry Jones has also delayed a three-day publicity tour of the UK for her book scheduled for next week. The novel focuses on Mohammed’s relationship with his child bride Aisha but has been dismissed by one academic…
