Located in the occupied West Bank, the site is the earliest example of permanent human settlement JERUSALEM, Palestine – Tell es-Sultan in the ancient Palestinian city of Jericho has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the oldest known agrarian city in the world, dating back to 10,000 BC. Located in the […]
Two-day event included lectures, workshops, a Quran competition, an event for Muslim singles and a multicultural bazaar SAINT PAUL, Minnesota – Thousands of Muslims gathered Saturday for the annual Minnesota Muslim Convention in Minneapolis. The convention, which has been held annually for 18 years, draws attendees from across the state ...
ANKARA (AA) – France is not boycotting African artists, the country’s culture minister has said in response to reports of an order to stop cooperation. French broadcaster BFMTV had reported that a government letter sent to the authorities on Thursday asked to stop collaboration with artists from Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. “I am extrem...
Event emphasizes diversity and inclusion, featuring contributions from both Muslim and non-Muslim artists MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – Nadia Alkhun, an interdisciplinary artist, genetic engineer, and biotechnologist, will unveil the Islamic inspired exhibit at her NAdiaNA Art Gallery this weekend. The event emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ...
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...
