International Women’s Day is on March 8th. We talk with two professors about women’s rights and movement in the Maghreb and Nort Africa.
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Spring Cleaning is deeply rooted tradition around the world.
The Western media does a terrible job of featuring Muslims. A Muslim can be liberal, open-minded, educated, supportive of women, and happy.
The ripe quince has a golden yellow appearance with a sharp tart taste. Quince it is known for its medicinal use and antioxidant effects.
Western media doesn’t feature celebration among Muslims, and insist on depicting the minority group as terrorists.
Indonesian fashion designer Diane Pelangi used creativity, business savviness, social media and her unique talent to create the Pelangi brand.
The Western media portrays Muslim women as villain. In this piece, you’ll read personal story of a woman’s fight against media bigotry.
In Eid al-Fitr, among many other days, Muslim are happy and proud. The Western media ignores to show the Muslim community in positive light.
The Western media portrays Muslims as terrorists. Had I been influenced by the terrorism label that the media was imposing on me?
The Western media carries double standard when it comes to cover Muslim women news.
Walking down the most famous street in Istanbul, we faced with a few amazing experiences.
In the Wake of Poetic explores the aesthetics of Palestinian cultural expression in the last two decades.
Zara released a campaign that was perceived by many as reminiscent of images of the war in Gaza. The campaign created a big backlash.
Each of the 14th century poet brings a distinct perspective in Shiraz, a place of lush lyrics, beautiful women, lovely flowers and strong wine.
Muslim women can shop for modest and Muslim fashion both in stores and online. Options for modest fashion shopping have become unlimited.
Zahra Hankir, author of Eyeliner, talks with Sara Jamshidi about her intimate conversations with nomads in Chad, geishas in Japan, dancers in India.
A Bangladeshi woman was shot dead after police in Dhaka opened fire during a protest held by garment workers demanding a wage increase.
Iranian actresses who defy Iran’s so-called morality police and go out in public without a headscarf have been banned from working.
A poem about the war between Hamas and Israel. Many lives are lost, many hearts are broken. May we have the courage to realize compassion.
Majida El Rumi sings like a goddess, portraying different realities in the warmongering Middle East.
The conflict between Palestine and Israel escalates every day. Is there a way to address the conflict with nonviolent communication principles.
Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English poetry, and Ferdowsi, the father of Persian language saved English and Persian literature.
I sent my application to the UW journalism school several times with no success in receiving any reply. I decided to meet the head of the dept.
An old burial ground at the center of London was calming, spiritual, quiet and transformative.
There is a long line, but worth to wait for a delicious, voluptuous, juicy bite.
Kate Clancy, professor at the University of Illinois-Champaign, explains the real stories behind women’s monthly menstruation.
The U.S. toppled the first democratic government in the Middle East. Why shouldn’t they?
The Parisian illuminates a pivotal period of Palestinian history through the journey and romances of a Palestinian man.
Dutilleul, has a remarkable to pass through walls with ease. Read more.
I took refuge at a Parisian Garden to take a rest in late Afternoon.
In this book, Kate Clancy lays out scientific and personal story of menstruation for Peacemindedly podcast.
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Pardis Bahmani and Susanne Foster, two local artists, will discuss their artwork at the Island House.
Summer is here and the warm weather is not going anywhere, anytime soon. With…
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I created Goltune in reaction to my maddening anger of U.S. media poor coverage of Muslim women.
Shubeil Lubeik is a debut graphic novel happens in Cairo where wishes really do come true.
I walked by the same piece of trash a few times, never bothered to bend!
Fashion as a policcal tool: Mahlagha Jaberi protested against executions in Iran by wearing a signature clothes.
The poet, Jamal Gabobe, published three poetry books about love and Somaliland.