August 1, 2008New York- Perhaps no other Western writer has more deeply probed the bitter struggle in the Muslim world between the forces of religion and law and those of violence and lawlessness than Noah Feldman.His sc... Read More

July 23, 2008Atlanta- Princess Salimah Aga Khan is the first Children's Ambassador of SOS Children's Villages. In 1995, Princess Salimah happened to hear of the construction of SOS Children's Village Papara on Tahiti. On... Read More

July 18, 2008New York- There is a new exhibition at the Mezze Art gallery in Brooklyn, New York.The exhibition is titled 4 from Istanbul, and it features four young artists, all originally from or living in Istanbul. But... Read More

July 14, 2008Teaneck- A Unity Day was held in Teaneck, New jersey, to unite the various communities living there.Bridges correspondent Siraj Hassan was there to talk to people about why they participated and what they ga... Read More

July 8, 2008London- An unusual exhibition of photographs of every day life in Afghanistan has gone on show in the UK. The photographs primarily concentrate on the re-emergence of craftsmen and women in Murad Khani- one o... Read More

July 1, 2008New York- A recent study has found that students of South Asian origin in New York City Public schools are being harassed. The results of this harassment on the students’ mental health are often overlooked.A ... Read More

June 27, 2008Richmond- A Palestinian Arab activist and former college professor who has been locked in a long-running legal battle with federal prosecutors, Sami Al-Arian, was indicted on Thursday on two counts of crimin... Read More

June 27, 2008London- She wants to marry her soulmate, shops in Primark, TK Maxx and Topshop, and dreams of starting her own business. Meet the typical Muslim woman in Britain today.A thousand women throughout the country... Read More

June 25, 2008   New York- The writings of Abu Abdullah Jafar ibn Mohammad Rudaki, the poet considered to have laid the foundations of Persian classical literature, should serve as an inspiration to international e... Read More

June 19, 2008 Detroit, MI - There is controversy surrounding Barack Obama's Presidential campaign after a rally in the Joe Louis Arena. Two Muslim women claim they were not allowed to sit directly behind Obama at the r... Read More

June 18, 2008 Cedar Rapids, Iowa - The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, also known as CAIR, is asking for help to repair damage to one of the first mosques in America. The damage was caus... Read More

June 18, 2008 Toronto, Canada - A Pakistani man has been charged with first degree murder for a alleged “honor killing”. Muhammad Parvez is charged with killing his 16 year old daughter last year The 57 year old Parv... Read More

June 17, 2008 Charlotte- In a sign of the changing makeup of its students, Duke University has hired its first imam, or Muslim religious leader, becoming one of only a handful of universities in the United States tha... Read More

June 17, 2008 London- The owner of a hair salon has been ordered to pay £4,000 ($ 7,854) compensation to a Muslim stylist who was turned down for a job because she wears a headscarf. Bushra Noah accused Sarah Desrosie... Read More

June 16, 2008 New York City, NY - It’s a film about Bangladeshi immigrants living in the United Kingdom. Brick Lane is named after a street in London where Bangladeshi immigrants live in large numbers.  Directe... Read More

June 13, 2008 Information about Muslim centers of worship could soon be available in an accurate manner. A coalition of Islamic and research groups are launching a nationwide census project. It’s the first comprehens... Read More

June 13, 2008 Wales, U.K. - A leading Welsh Muslim is at the forefront of helping ethnic minorities set up their own businesses and become part of wider society. Saleem Kidwai heads a ethnic business support program. ... Read More

June 10, 2008 New York City, NY - With all the violence and mayhem in Iraq since the US invasion in 2003, filmmaking may be something that is just not easy to take up as a career in that country. But amid all this confu... Read More

June 10, 2008 Atlanta, GA - World Partnership Golf was launched by the Aga Khan Foundation in order to engage people to raise funds and awareness about International development initiatives that help poor and vulnerable... Read More

June 9, 2008 New York City, NY - U.S. Policy on Iran has become one of the main issues in the election campaign and the two presumptive nominees Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama have been increasingly tradin... Read More

June 9, 2008 Washington D.C. - Police in Washington, DC, have set up controversial vehicle checkpoints that have enraging civil liberties groups. Police in neon yellow vests stopped motorists traveling along the main t... Read More

June 6, 2008 Houston, Texas - A Houston, Texas school teacher is out of a job after allowing a group to make presentation about Islam to students. The Friendswood school district issued a statement Thursday, saying th... Read More

June 5, 2008 Atlanta, GA - The Atlanta Mosque organized their first Family Fun Day at a local park. It was a chance for members of Atlanta's Muslim community to come together all in the name of family, faith and fun. ... Read More

June 5, 2008 New York City, NY - A festival of art forms from South Asia was organized recently in New York City. A multi-disciplinary arts festival called EnGendered explored the complex gender and sexual identities i... Read More

June 4, 2008 Atlanta, Georgia - The annual Susan G. Komen race for the cure for cancer walk continues to be a major fundraiser for breast cancer research. Out in Atlana nearly $1.5 million was raised for the non-for pr... Read More

June 3, 2008 Paterson, New Jersey - The recent Fundraiser for the W.A.F.A. house attracted around 250 guests to support their cause. W.A.F.A. stands for Women Against Family Abuse. Not only is the W.A.F.A. House a saf... Read More

June 2, 2008 Baghdad, Iraq - The Prime Minister of Iraq today is calling on Iraqi refugees to return to their homeland. In a press conference earlier, he said, “ We want our country’s talent and competence to return.”... Read More

May 29, 2008 New York City, NY - The annual Fleet Week commemorations in New York City attracted a lot of visitors over the Memorial Day weekend. Several US Navy warships were docked in the New York harbor where a pa... Read More

May 29, 2008 New York City, NY - An international conference on Islamic Finance was held in New York City recently. The four day- conference focused on financial issues related with Islamic Shariah or religious laws. ... Read More

May 28, 2008 Detroit, MI - From global rights to the rights of women now, specifically women in Islam. The public are constantly inundated with mixed reports on how women are treated under Islam. Stories that often ... Read More

May 20, 2008 New York City, NY - Hundreds of artists gathered at the United Nations headquarters last week to participate in a unique effort to protect environment. The world body organized a seminar and exhibition by... Read More

May 14, 2008 New York City, NY - A new Magazine for Muslim Americans is promising to portray Muslims living in America in a new light. The magazine called Elan, also promises to tackle controversies and highlight the ... Read More

May 13, 2008 New York City, NY - Thousands of protestors blocked several roads through New York City as part of the ongoing civil disobedience protests planned by righting activists in the city. Sean Bell, an African A... Read More

May 12, 2008 London, U.K. - Eton College, one of the most famous schools in the world, was established in 1440 by King Henry 6th and is known for producing 19 former Prime Ministers is once again making history. Origin... Read More

May 9, 2008 London, U.K. - First starting out as a small company 14 years ago, Tahira product is one of the leading suppliers of Halal food in Europe and the U.K. Ghias Elyafi, the Managing Director of Tahira Foods, ex... Read More

May 9, 2008 Newark, New Jersey - A popular Muslim cleric is on fighting his order of deportation in a court. Lawyers for Imam Mohammad Qatanani attacked the testimony of a former Israeli military court judge in the o... Read More

May 8, 2008 New York City, NY - A latest study suggests that some Asian Americans, particularly some Indian Americans, are increasingly practicing gender discrimination in their families. They are choosing sons over dau... Read More

May 8, 2008 New York- At the recently concluded Tribeca Film Festival held in New York, a film called Ramchand Pakistani gained critical appeal. The film is based on actual events that took place between India and Pak... Read More

May 8, 2008 Newark- The Newark Airport Taxi Holding Area is hardly a typical location for a concert by Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint, but that's where roughly 200 cabbies got to hear a special recital. The... Read More

May 7, 2008 Orlando, FL - While it’s yet to be decide if Clinton or Obama will benefit from votes cast in Florida, another controversy is brewing in the sunshine state. Six Muslims have filed a lawsuit against the fede... Read More

May 7, 2008 Irving, Illinois - Muslim American leaders are criticizing an emergency exercise involving a siege at a fake mosque. Officials in Irving staged an emergency preparedness drill at a community center that had... Read More

May 5, 2008 London, U.K. - Islamic experts, intellectuals, and commentators in the U.K. have been debating how Muslims can live in a multi-religious and multi-cultural society. The discussions come at a time of fierce ... Read More

May 2, 2008 London, U.K. - A new photo exhibit in the U.K. is doing more than just framing creativity tonight. The exhibition, called "Peace by Piece," celebrates the important contribution that ordinary British ... Read More

May 1, 2008 Hamtramack, Michigan - A federal judge in Michigan is involved in a dispute today, a dispute last heard in a local small claims court. The case involves a Muslim woman who sued a judge for dismissing her c... Read More

April 30, 2008 New York City, NY - After the surprising court verdict in the Sean Bell police shooting case, many New Yorkers are calling for a civil disobedience movement to protest against the perceived injustices don... Read More

April 30, 2008 New York City, NY - The United Nations has launched a new drive to fight Malaria across the world. The world body marked the first-ever World Malaria Day on April the 25th with a renewed push to fight the... Read More

April 28, 2008 New York City, NY - As part of the month-long celebrations to honor Mahatma Gandhi and his non-violent movement, the Big Apple’s famous Lincoln Center is hosting a musical production at the Met Opera. Sa... Read More

April 21, 2008 New York City, NY - The civil rights groups in New York City are gearing up to oppose the Federal government’s plan to implement the National Identity card system for Americans. The new card system, also... Read More

April 18, 2008 London, U.K. -More than 50 films on the lives of Palestinians in the Middle East- past and present- are at the center of the UK Palestinian Film Festival, which opened this week. Artists from all over th... Read More

April 18, 2008 Los Angeles, CA - A battle is brewing between the Council on American Islamic Relations LA Chapter, and the Starplex cinemas. The conflict is over a showing of the documentary, USA vs. Al-Arian. CAIR-LA... Read More