Nation May 06 The rise of anti-Muslim policies and rhetoric in Texas By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation May 01 Watch 5:17 New PBS series explores the often-overlooked history of American Muslims Starting this weekend, a new series on PBS dives into the early history of Muslims in the United States. The six-part documentary, “American Muslims: A History Revealed,” looks at notable figures and communities spanning more than 200 years. Geoff Bennett… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Arts Mar 18 A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. By Mariam Fam, Associated Press
Nation Mar 06 For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdowns, new war and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events. By Luis Andres Henao, Mariam Fam, Associated Press
World Feb 16 A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast. By Mariam Fam, Associated Press
Oct 06 How American views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7 By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press Nearly two years after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the county’s ensuing invasion of the Gaza Strip, Americans are more divided on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict than they were before the war – and concerns are mounting about… Continue reading
Apr 03 India's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim land endowments By Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Indian parliament's Lower House has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments. Continue reading
Sep 25 As Middle East conflict escalates, Muslim American voter group endorses Harris over Trump By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press “This endorsement is not agreement with Vice President Harris on all issues, but rather, an honest guidance to our voters regarding the difficult choice they confront at the ballot box,” said Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, in a statement. Continue reading
Aug 05 Paris Olympics security means minorities and others treated as potential terror threats can't move freely By John Leicester, Associated Press Lawyers told The Associated Press that minorities are often among those targeted with orders not to leave their neighborhoods and to report daily to police. Continue reading
Jun 23 More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, officials say By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca. Continue reading