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US helps Pakistan restore a Mughal era architectural masterpiece
In the Mughal city of Lahore, the historic Wazir Khan mosque has a special place for its ornate design, extensive artwork and embellishments. After careful work, the U.S. Consulate in the city and the Aga Khan...Nov 18, 2017 1728 1 -
Protesters rally against travel ban in Washington D.C.
A coalition of civil rights and immigration organizations staged a demonstrations outside the White House to press their opposition to travel ban against citizens of mostly Muslim majority countries. The organizers called the demonstration #NoMuslimBanEver and...Oct 19, 2017 1316 0 -
Federal Judge in Maryland blocks enforcement of the latest U.S. travel ban
JFK Airport Terminal 1, Photo Doug Letterman/Wikimedia Commons A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the latest version of the travel ban to the United States for citizens of several countries that was to be enforced...Oct 18, 2017 1028 0 -
The world must wake up to the gravity of Rohingya crisis- Khalilah Ali
Khalilah Ali, activist and author, has stepped up her latest humanitarian effort- to raise awareness about the plight of Rohingya refugees and the need for U.S support for the persecuted community. The former wife of legendary...Oct 7, 2017 2359 0 -
Pakistan attracts tourists back to its fabled valleys amid improving outlook
Featured Image: Shangrila Resort SkarduPhoto Credit: Zaeem Siddiq via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan’s fabled northern parts are once again attracting tourists as the country achieves stability and development after years of security troubles. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation...Oct 2, 2017 1409 0 -
New Book: Muslims have been part of American fabric for centuries
“There has never been an America without Muslims.” By beginning his book, Muslims and the Making of America, with that sentence, author, Amir Hussain, challenges the assumption in certain current political discourse that sees American Muslims...Sep 25, 2017 1561 0 -
AMI to host conversation on challenges facing America’s diverse communities
American Muslim Institution, a Washington D.C.-based organization devoted to fostering interfaith dialogue, will host next month a conversation with some of the top journalists on challenges facing America’s diverse communities. The event on September 9 in...Aug 16, 2017 1528 0 -
Pakistani-American couple honored with Parents of the Year 2017 Award
Photo Credit: Kashif Sohail Dr. Zulfiqar Kazmi and Mrs Tanvir Kazmi, prominent Pakistani-Americans in literary and interfaith circles, have been honored with Parents of the Year Award 2017. The National Parents Day Coalition of faith organizations...Aug 10, 2017 2330 0 -
Governor Dayton, faith leaders express support for Muslims after mosque attack
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton condemned this weekend’s bomb attack on a Bloomington mosque as “act of terrorism” as officials and interfaith leaders expressed their support for the scared Muslim community. Dayton also termed the attack that...Aug 6, 2017 1552 0 -
Syrian teen refugees say they find hope in America
The unspeakable horrors of the Syrian conflict will perhaps never be fully told partly because the continuing imbroglio has destroyed lives and hopes of so many millions. The tepid international response to the staggering humanitarian crisis...Jul 29, 2017 2233 0