A campaign, called Ramazan Festival, has been launched here and in a couple of other European countries to what the organisers say create harmony amongst different cultures and religions by inviting people of all faiths to take part in celebrations of the holy month of Ramazan. The campaign urges Muslims to use the 30-day holy…
The International Herald Tribune features an expose on the rising number of immigrant chefs taking a strong presence in Italy – a phenomenon causing debate concerning the strong national image of famed Italian cuisine. The article features several chefs of Indian, Tunisian, Jordanian, and other non-natives gaining respect for their work in the kitchen, and…
A city guide celebrating Rome’s ethnic diversity is in the works to be released to promote the city’s diverse cultural attractions. The publication, called ‘Roma Multietnica’ contains information related to cultural, artistic, and other activities involving migrants from Africa, Latin America, the Arab world, China, and other countries. The guide will be divided into geographic…
By Michael Kress When Shaheda Sayed was growing up in Southern California in the 1960s, her father would occasionally drive 100 miles to slaughter animals so his family could have meat. That’s because the family, devout Muslims, only ate food that was halal – permitted for Muslims. And, in those days, it could not be…
