American Muslims to tone down Eid festival as it falls around Sept. 11

American Muslims to tone down Eid festival as it falls around Sept. 11

By uzzie on from www.latimes.com

Muslims around the country are expressing similar concerns about the timing of Eid al-Fitr, a three-day festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is marked by celebration and gift-giving.
Festival Reflects Pursuit of Social Justice | Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | 7th Takin’ It to the Streets Chicago | June 19

Festival Reflects Pursuit of Social Justice | Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | 7th Takin’ It to the Streets Chicago | June 19

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) will hold its seventh Takin’ It to the Streets festival in Chicago on June 19. This festival reflects IMAN’s longing to se

It is well known among Muslims that before Quranic revelation, the Prophet, peace be upon him, was firmly established in the hearts and minds of the broader Meccan society as “the trustworthy one,” a title he acquired in his relentless pursuit of truth and for his unwavering commitment to the more vulnerable segments of society. It is in this spirit that IMAN actively and aggressively reaches out and works alongside a diverse range of organizations, collations, and networks. Indeed, it is our deep conviction that in pursuing these lofty goals, tremendous energy and momentum can be generated at the grassroots community level.
Chicago Gearing Up for Largest Muslim-led Arts Festival

Chicago Gearing Up for Largest Muslim-led Arts Festival

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

20,000 people. 200 vendors. 100 artists. 4 stages. 1 day.







No, I’m not talking about Woodstock or Lilith Fair or the latest tweeny Disney extravaganza concert (or some other generic music festival that’s either dating me or showcasing my horrific knowledge about music). The above stats are for Takin It to the Streets, a Muslim-led arts and entertainment festival taking place at Marquette Park in Chicago this weekend. This groundbreaking event has been around since 1997, and is the largest Muslim-led festival in the United States.
NYC Arab-American Comedy Festival Brings in the Laughs

NYC Arab-American Comedy Festival Brings in the Laughs

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Last week, we out Sketch Comedy Night at the 7th Annual New York Arab American Comedy Festival here in NYC, produced by some of the most talented comedians in the industry. The 5 day festival included stand-up, sketch comedy, a self-proclaimed “Haram Show,” and, the first ever stand-up show ever to be performed entirely in Arabic.
Gaza’s First Ever Film Festival Highlights the Struggles of Palestinians

Gaza’s First Ever Film Festival Highlights the Struggles of Palestinians

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

A month after it was scheduled to begin, the Gaza Film Festival finally took place from December 5th to the 8th.  But this wasn’t your average film festival. No paparazzi. No red carpets. No glitz. No glam. This festival was about much more than parties and awards; it was about the struggles of the Palestinian people.Read More
Highlights from the Cairo International Film Festival

Highlights from the Cairo International Film Festival

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

To say that the 33rd annual Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) was overshadowed by the Egypt-Algeria World Cup qualifying match is putting it lightly. The 10-day festival went practically unnoticed, but for attendees, there was plenty to be excited about. Read More
Jakarta International Film Festival Kicks Off this Weekend

Jakarta International Film Festival Kicks Off this Weekend

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Cairo. Doha. Dubai. Jakarta. These are just a few of the Muslim-majority cities that have held major, prominent film festivals in the last year, celebrations which too-often get sidelined by mainstream media in favor of, well, minarets minarets and the like. Still, the popularity of these festivals is ever-increasing, and the trend continues this weekend with the annual Jakarta International Film Festival Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) in Indonesia, impressively now in its 11th year. Read More
US Food Festival Unites Religions

US Food Festival Unites Religions

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

US Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders are coming together this week in the south-central state of Oklahoma to break bread at an interfaith festival....
UK Director Boycotts Festival Over Israel

UK Director Boycotts Festival Over Israel

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

Still appalled by scenes of maimed children in bombed-out Gaza Strip, British filmmaker Ken Loach withdrew from Melbourne's International Film Festival (MIFF) in protest against Israel's funding of the event..

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