At a time when there are signs of hope emerging from the churches in the Middle East around the conflict in Palestine and Israel, a World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation led by WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit will be travelling to the region to emphasize the need for a “just peace”. … Continued
The long history of Islamic scholarship has just gotten a novel addition: a college in California that seeks to educate Muslim leaders. Zaytuna College held its inaugural classes Aug. 24 and aims to become America’s first four-year, accredited, Islamic institution of higher learning. Founded by three Muslim-American scholars, Zaytuna focuses on renewing Islam’s intellectual tradition … Continued
Rolling Stone magazine is to launch its first Middle East edition with coverage of Arab music, hip hop and rock ’n’ roll – but nothing that will rock the boat politically, says its publisher. Rolling Stone Middle East, due to launch in November, will be produced in Dubai under licence from the US-based publisher Wenner … Continued
ZADE “ One Night in Jordan: A Concert for Peace” airing on DPTV Saturday September 11th at 9:30 PM. “ZADE is a Jordanian musician of outstanding ability, whose creations have delighted the people of our nation… In these troubled days, ZADE represents the young seeking to bring peace and understanding to our troubled region and … Continued
Tell Brak (Nagar) is an ancient late Neolithic, Sumerian, Acadian and Middle-Late Bronze Age city on the Upper Khabur River. It is 45 km far from Hasaka city, 5,5 km from Damascus. “In 1937-39, the British archaeologist Max Mallowan discovered Al-Ayoun Temple and King Naram Sin Palace built at a time when Tell Brak was … Continued
For thousands of families, Ground Zero in southern Manhattan is holy ground. Thousands lost someone they love in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, and hundreds of thousands know someone who was directly or indirectly scarred by the collapse of the World Trade Center. The emotional investment in Ground Zero cannot be overestimated. That … Continued
The man charged with the anti-Muslim slashing and stabbing of a cabdriver was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of second-degree attempted murder as a hate crime, first-degree assault as a hate crime and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. An emergency medical technician said that had the cut been any deeper … Continued
The 2010 US Census re-initiated the debate about where Arab America fits in within the nation’s broader racial order. Reflecting their national, religious and experiential diversity, Arab Americans have affiliated with a range of varying ethnic or racial boxes, spanning from “Caucasian” to the amorphous “Other” designation. Indeed, this debate has been further complicated by … Continued
Conjure, for a moment, a place just steps from City Hall but a world apart. Salaam. Yes, that is the fragrance of strong coffee in the air, of sweet figs and tart lemons, of pastries that remind buyers of childhoods in Damascus and Beirut. Bazaars abound with handmade rugs and brass lamps and water pipes. … Continued
Ray Hanania wins the 2010 National Sigma Delta Chi Award for his series detailing and defending the rights of a Muslim Arab American grocer who alleged that he was being victimized by racist policies in his suburban Chicago location. Naim Massad was arrested and handcuffed, and his wife and son were arrested and handcuffed after … Continued
Why does a museum with “Arab” in its name present performing artists from cultures unrelated to the Arab World or Arab Americans? Global Thursdays at the Arab American National Museum (AANM) is a purposefully diverse performance series, designed to showcase the rich musical traditions of various cultures and ethnicities the world over. It is also … Continued
Egyptian authorities stopped two people suspected in the theft of a painting by Vincent Van Gogh, nabbing them just moments before they were to board a plane and flee the country, according to Egypt’s official news agency, MENA. Egyptian Culture Minister Farouq Hosni said in a statement Saturday night that efforts to recover the stolen … Continued
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