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Shaukat Ali, who enriched Pakistani culture with devotional music, passes away
Popular Punjabi folk singer Shaukat Ali passed away in Lahore after liver failure on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of passion-filled singing that included classic Punjabi poem, Kalam-e-Iqbal and ghazals. Ali’s protracted illness was the result...Apr 2, 2021 1974 0 -
How Sufi music and poetry connect cultures
By Mumina Ali and Anjali Singh Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, our Professor of the World of Islam at American University, a former diplomat, playwright and author has conducted many dialogues discussing the idea of interfaith and how...Dec 12, 2019 4306 0 -
Finding interfaith connections through soulful music
Image Credit: Walter Ruby In a wonderful show of interfaith harmony, members of Christian, Islamic, Hindu and Jewish communities prayed together for peace with music and poetry. The event, entitled, “Celebrating the Divine” became a celebration...Jul 4, 2019 1098 0 -
Universal Peace Federation honors Pakistani classical music maestro with Ambassador for Peace award
The Universal Peace Federation Saturday honored Pakistan’s classic maestro Ustad Shafqar Ali Khan with Ambassador for Peace Award at a ceremony at The Washington Times Headquarters. “I dedicate this award to Pakistan. Pakistan is a peace-loving...Jun 23, 2018 1678 0 -
Music star Rihanna to advance education cause as Global Ambassador
Music sensation Rihanna is set to join a massive campaign as Global Ambassador to ensure that girls and boys in the world’s poorest countries can get a quality education. The music star’s Clara Lionel Foundation has...Sep 25, 2016 905 0 -
Music star DJ Khaled endorses Hillary Clinton
DJ Khaled, one of the most prominent Muslims in US music, has announced that he’ll be voting for Democratic Hillary Clinton in the November 8 presidential election. The endorsement for Clinton came as the “Major Key” rapper sat...Aug 27, 2016 1052 0 -
The activist who used art to advance left-wing political causes
Nuscie Jamil used art platforms to take the message to people...Read MoreOct 15, 2023 974 0 -
Making a Mensch: Kindness and Integrity
Mensch International Foundation Awards...Read MoreSep 22, 2022 1555 0 -
The Mingling of the Oceans: A Pedagogical Strategy to Check Violence
Teaching students about other cultures is the key ...Read MoreJun 13, 2022 640 0