Muslims in Memphis, Tennessee celebrated Islamic culture with the third annual MusliMEMfest. The festival featured food, Islamic art, an exhibit about Islamic history in America, a bazaar with vendors, performances, and speakers, as well as a silent auction to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. One of the main goals of the festival was to reach out to the local interfaith community to build bridges and strengthen bonds within their shared community. READ MORE (Local Memphis) ...
Introducing a New Muslim Streetwear Line
Seek Refuge Co. is a new streetwear brand for—and by—Muslim women. The line features trendy, edgy designs with younger, fashion-conscious women in mind. The clothing line's founder, Shazia Ijaz, says she was inspired to start her own label because many other Muslim fashion brands did not match her style, saying, "The modest fashion industry didn't have anything that was speaking to the fashion-forward and edgy Muslim girl." And, beyond just filling a style void, Ijaz's company ...
“Love Overcomes Hate”
No Matter the Faith, Kids are Kids!
Whether Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or any other faith, kids are kids. Read about this children's interfaith initiative at a Jewish school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the link below! At Cordoba House, we believe that interfaith work is essential for childhood learning and we have made it a fundamental part of our programs for children and youth. READ MORE (Jewish Chronicle) ...
Building Bridges and Breaking Down Barriers
More than 50 people gathered at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme in Connecticut for an interfaith event named "Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors." The event, sponsored by Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, Hartford Seminary, and the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut allowed attendees to ask questions about Islam. READ MORE (The Day) ...
