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Hamilton’s Fast-a-thon Iftar Brings 80 Students of All Faiths Together

Approximately 80 students, Muslim and non-Muslim, gathered in a “fast-a-thon” iftar event sponsored by the Muslim Students Association in Hamilton on Saturday, April 1. The day of fasting during the…

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British Library Hosts Open Public Iftar

Three hundred British Muslims and guests gathered at the British Library, one of the world’s largest libraries, as part of Ramadan iftar events hosted by Ramadan Tent Project. Expecting rain, the iftar,…

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For 5th Consecutive Year, Chicago Church Will Host Iftar for Community

The Congregational Church of Batavia, in Chicago,, will open its doors on April 1 to welcome Muslim neighbors to a special Ramadan iftar. Held since 2017, the event started with…

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Aussie Muslims Condemn Program Mocking Jesus Christ

Muslim activists have announced plans for a protest at Channel 10 studios after ‘The Project’ program aired a comedian’s offensive joke about Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him). “We, as…

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Wales Mosque Brings Faiths Together in Community Cohesion Event

A local mosque in Newport, Wales, has welcomed people of different faiths to a special event held to promote cohesion and understanding. The event, held on Friday at Victoria Road…

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Billboard Answers Questions About Jesus Prophethood

What do Muslims think of Jesus? A prominent US Muslim group has launched a new billboard campaign in Texas to educate people on how Muslims regard Jesus (peace be upon…

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What Makes Something a Sin?

“You know, Theresa, when you do that, it makes the virgin Mary cry!” My mother, a devout Catholic, would say from time to time about my less than pious choices….

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Muslims Support Sikh Community after Temple Vandalism in Charlotte

American Muslims expressed solidarity with the Sikh community in North Carolina and nationwide following vandalism of a temple in Charlotte. In a statement issued Sunday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also…

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Calgary’s Local Church Provides Muslims with Prayer Space

An hour and a half travel is the distance Mohamed Desouki had to take on a weekly basis from Okotoks, Calgary, to High River to perform Friday Jumu`ah prayer in…

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The Virgin Mary & Baby Jesus – A Unique Story

Birthdays are a common celebration among all groups of people. While many of us don’t celebrate them, I have often wondered (sarcastically) why the child is showered with gifts and…