Extent of anti-Muslim sentiment in France is deeper compared to other European countries, says Nagihan Haliloglu ISTANBUL (AA) – Anti-Muslim sentiment in France, especially in the public sphere, has also been reflected in French art and literature, according to a Turkish scholar of multiculturalism. Speaking to Anadolu on Monday, Nagihan...
LAGOS, Nigeria – A Nigerian artist has created a hijab-wearing Barbie doll that celebrates Muslim culture. Haneefah Adam has named the doll “Hijarbie.” She started the project in 2015 after becoming angry about the lack of modest clothing and hijabs on social media. She received overwhelmingly positive feedback for Hijarbie. ...
KAZAN, TATARSTAN – AUGUST 1: The Halal Market in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, is drawing a large number of Muslim shoppers. The market, which opened its doors in 2011, offers an array of halal products and services, serving as a prominent platform to promote the halal industry in Russia. Inside […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Dubai-based Moroccan entrepreneur last month launched Muslim Blocks, a Lego-style toys modeled after important Islamic holy places. His company also released two sets of blocks of the Kaaba and Masjid Al Nabawi. Moroccan national Abdellah Zejli said he has found that toy stores do not offer options that ar...
KABUL, Afghanistan – Conservation work is restoring the 9th-century mosque in Afghanistan’s Balkh province to its former glory. The mosque’s unique architecture has captivated architects and archeologists for years. The Noh Gonbad Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Afghanistan, is known for its characteristic stucco decorations a...
AMMAN, Jordan (AA) – In the ancient Jordanian city of Umm Qais, north of the capital Amman, basalt rocks are taking shape in the hands of Tarik Milkawi, 41, who turns them into works of art. He brings the basalt rocks from his hometown of Umm Qais to his workshop in Amman by car and […]
WASHINGTON – The Islamic apparel market will experience remarkable growth, reaching a staggering $122.73 billion by 2030. According to a report by Data Bridge Market Research, the companies and individuals interested in this industry will benefit immensely in the coming years. Rising Muslim population and growing preference for modest Is...
ANKARA (AA) – Syria’s opposition urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday to protect the historical structure of the Old City of Damascus, a World Heritage Site, following a fire at Souk Sarouja. In a letter addressed to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, the group blamed Syria’s Bashar...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – A rare collection of manuscripts is on display at the women’s section of the library at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The manuscripts include Quranic scripts written during the reign of the third caliph, Uthman bin Affan. There are also calligraphic works by Mohammed Ibrahim and a rare copy [&hell...
Karachi, Pakistan (AFP): When Ahmed Rabbani ran out of paint to satisfy his artistic yearnings during 20 years of incarceration at Guantanamo Bay, he turned to whatever came to hand — dirt, coffee grinds and even spices such as turmeric from the prison canteen. “Through painting, I would feel myself outside Guantanamo,” the 5...
