MuslimKidsMatter: What makes you a special Muslim Kid?

MuslimKidsMatter: What makes you a special Muslim Kid?

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Share The following is a clip from a documentary called Abraham’s children – following the lives of 6 Muslim American kids – can you identify with any of these children? Disclaimer: background music. I didn’t know that every tenth kid in NYC is Muslim. It is a tough time to be a Muslim kid especially [...]
Muslim NYC taxi cab driver returns $100k worth of jewelery, says "My religion does not accept that"

Muslim NYC taxi cab driver returns $100k worth of jewelery, says "My religion does not accept that"

By Saladin on from newyork.cbslocal.com

To most taxi riders, $100,000 left in the back of a cab is as good as gone, but John James is a lucky man.
After returning to his apartment at the National Arts Club Sunday afternoon, James realized he forgot a bag with $100,000 worth of jewelry and cash in the back seat of a taxi cab.
Obama, NYC, Chicago Hold Interfaith Iftars To Promote Unity

Obama, NYC, Chicago Hold Interfaith Iftars To Promote Unity

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

President Obama, New York City, and Chicago will host iftar dinners promoting community across faiths.
NYC Rally To Recognize Muslim Holidays In Schools

NYC Rally To Recognize Muslim Holidays In Schools

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

Parents, students and supporters rallied on New York City's to demand Mayor Bloomberg recognize two major Muslim holidays in the public school calendar.
Rally and a Rap Song for Muslim Holidays in NYC

Rally and a Rap Song for Muslim Holidays in NYC

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

The Coalition for Muslim School Holidays is a broad-based coalition of over 80 faith-based, civil rights, community and labor organizations that have come together to call on the New York City Department of Education to recognize Muslim population in New York City and include the two Muslim holidays in the school calendar - Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha.
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.
NYC Case a Wake-Up Call for Muslims

NYC Case a Wake-Up Call for Muslims

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

I was raised in the Southern United States, reciting the pledge of allegiance every morning, memorizing the Bill of Rights, and listening to country singers croon about good ole American values. Like many young Muslim-Americans, I felt just like my blonde, blue-eyed classmates until the events of September 11 made me suddenly and irrevocably different.
NYC Charity Event Plants “Seeds of Peace” for Children of Conflict Nations

NYC Charity Event Plants “Seeds of Peace” for Children of Conflict Nations

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

One thousand decked out New Yorkers of all backgrounds - Israeli, Arab, Pakistani, Indian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and otherwise - gathered at M2 Ultralounge in New York for the annual Peace Market benefit for Seeds of Peace. Seeds of Peace is a nonprofit organization that funds camps on neutral ground for children from conflict nations (most notably Israel and Palestine, but more recently, Pakistan and India) so that they can learn about leadership, conflict resolution, and about each other.
Bangladeshi cabbie in NY returns cash left in taxi

Bangladeshi cabbie in NY returns cash left in taxi

By uzzie on from news.bbc.co.uk

A Bangladeshi taxi driver in New York City has gone out of his way to track down the person who left thousands of dollars in cash in the back of his cab.
IMAN’s Community Cafe Returns to NYC

IMAN’s Community Cafe Returns to NYC

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

When the Inner-city Muslim Action Network (IMAN) brought a special edition of their Community Cafe to New York City last year, the event was nothing less than amazing. Big crowd, great entertainment and lots of energy set the tone for the night as IMAN created an atmosphere that fused together art and culture to inspire attendees to take actions that launch positive changes in their community and themselves.Read More

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