Efforts are underway to safeguard valuable historical documents and highlight the cultural contributions of Kerala’s Muslim community KERALA, India (MNTV) — A passionate group of history enthusiasts in Kerala has come together to preserve, archive, and study a wealth of historical records, newspapers, magazines, and documents written in Arabic...
Long seen as ‘oil-rich’ Kingdom, Saudi Arabia is now moving towards arts, sports, and entertainment RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – In a key move to expand its influence in the global film sector, the Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, running from February 13 to 23. A delegation from [&hellip...
Historic auction marks Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the global art and culture market RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Saudi Arabia hosted its first-ever international fine art and luxury auction, achieving sales totaling $17.3 million. The event, titled “Origins,” was held in Diriyah, Riyadh’s historic district, and organized by Sotheby’s...
Curator Adora Mbe is transforming the art scene in Ghana, a West African nation, by creating space for African artists to thrive in the global market ACCRA, Ghana (MNTV) – In Ghana, a West African country rich in culture and history, art curator Adora Mbe is on a mission to put African art on the […]
Baku’s rich musical heritage takes center stage in a global showcase of culture and art BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — The Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra delivered an extraordinary concert at the State Academic Philharmonic Hall, captivating attendees with a masterful performance. The evening opened with a presentation by Honored Artist and mu...
3-day event in Blora celebrates literary giant’s influence on national identity and resistance JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesia marked the 100th birth anniversary of anti-colonial author Pramoedya Ananta Toer with a three-day festival in his hometown of Blora, Central Java. The event, held from February 6 to 8, celebrated his literary leg...
Restoration projects aim at reviving civilizational and cultural identity of Iraq after more than a decade of civil unrest witnessed historic sites getting destroyed MOSUL, Iraq (MNTV) – The historic landmark, Al-Hadbaa Minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri, has been restored as part of a massive reconstruction project in Mosul. The construc...
Hamid Ouaïch co-founds Studio Karama to introduce unique manga blending Japanese storytelling with Muslim cultural references BRUSSELS, Belgium (MNTV) – Belgian entrepreneur Hamid Ouaïch has co-founded Studio Karama, the country’s first production house dedicated to creating a Muslim-inspired manga. Manga are comic books and graphic novels ori...
Spanish Muslims revive a centuries-old pilgrimage route, traveling on horseback through Europe on their way to the Holy city ANDALUSIA, Spain (MNTV) — Through rolling hills, dense forests, and historic towns, a group of Spanish Muslims is retracing the ancient pilgrimage route once taken by their Andalusian ancestors. Riding on horseback, they...
Governor-General recognises Abla Kadous and Zuleyha Keskin for their contributions to the Muslim community CANBERRA, Australia (MNTV) – Two prominent Muslim women, Abla Kadous and Associate Professor Zuleyha Keskin, have been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for their outstanding service to the community. The honours were announced o...
