Latest in: American Muslims
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US Postal Services issues Eid stamp, Celebrating American Diversity
Celebrating American diversity, the United States Postal Service has dedicated Eid Greetings Forever Stamp in recognition of the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar – Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Muslim Americans have welcomed...July 6, 2016 1419 0 -
With Trump inflaming intolerance, Biden warns of dangers
While Donald Trump continues to ramp up his rhetoric against Muslims and Latinos, Vice President Joseph Biden has warned that politics of fear and intolerance would have serious implications for American democracy, security and societal values....June 21, 2016 835 0 -
Maryland Governor Hogan not to vote for Trump
Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan made it clear that he would not be voting for Donald Trump, the likely GOP nominee for Nov 8 election, whose outbursts against several American communities have left the Party leaders...June 16, 2016 993 0 -
Obama slams Trump’s insistence on using term radical Islam
President Barack Obama on Tuesday lambasted Republican presumptive candidate Donald Trump for his criticism of the White House’s decision not to use the label radical Islam, arguing that the use of term would in no way...June 15, 2016 1079 0 -
American Muslims react to Orlando massacre – killers have no place in Islam
Outraged by massacre of 50 people in Orlando, American Muslim leaders Sunday expressed solidarity with victims and their families, saying killers of innocent humans have no place in Islam. In statements and public appearances, leaders of...June 13, 2016 974 0 -
Pakistani American honored for 50-state marathon feat
Pakistani-American athlete Agha Hasnain has accomplished a marathon mission – completing the run in all 50 US states. This week Pakistani-American Congress honored him with an award on the Capitol Hill, hailing him as a tremendous...June 9, 2016 1813 0 -
Trump gets magic delegate count amid GOP unease
Real estate tycoon Donald Trump Thursday moved a step closer to securing the Republican presidential nomination for the November 8 election as he surpassed the magic number of 1237 delegates. The primary campaign milestone has turned...May 26, 2016 839 0 -
US remains great place for Muslims despite election rhetoric : Frank Islam
The United States promises tremendous opportunities for growth of American Muslims despite recent election rhetoric on part of some candidates as Muslims are a well-integrated community in the country’s fabric, says prominent entrepreneur Frank Islam. “In spite...May 19, 2016 1318 0 -
Pakistan home to world’s oldest civilization – Scholar
Digging deep into the history of pre-Indus Valley civilization and its people along cultural and linguistic lines, a scholar has concluded that Pakistani land is heir to the most ancient civilization known to humankind. Naeem Tahir,...May 15, 2016 5150 0 -
Priyanka says Trump’s Muslim ban proposal is primitive
Priyanka Chopra, recently listed among 100 most influential persons by Time magazine, has strongly opposed Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s proposal to enforce a total ban on Muslims entering the United States. “I just think you...May 5, 2016 1002 0