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Manzil, a Toronto-based Islamic FinTech startup that offers shariah-compliant financial solutions for mortgage purposes, is offering the public a chance to own a share of the company through a private placement on the crowdfunding platform FrontFundr. Manzil says it has created financial products designed to be participatory, rather than predatory. The startup said the opening …
Hagerstown, MD – Nike recently released a line of work out hijabs at a time where many fashion designers have been including hijabs in their runway shows. Yasmine has been wearing a hijab since she was in her 20’s. She says its now like her second skin and is simply a personal choice that takes …
Fifty four objects are strung together to tell the story of Islamic and Middle Eastern culture in the Cummer Museum of Art and Garden’s new exhibit, “Ink, Silk, and Gold: Islamic Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.” The exhibit runs from May 19 to Sept. 3. And the Cummer is the final tour …
When Fareed Farukhi toured the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University about a year ago, he noticed that something was missing from its display of holy scriptures. “They showed me the Book of Mormon, a Bible from the Chapman family, and a Torah from Lithuania,” he said. “I said, ‘We have all these beautiful scriptures, …
There are dozens and dozens of halal carts in this city at any given moment. It would be impossible to visit them all, let alone try every dish from each: Many of them move around, and many offer an almost dinerlike array of options — from lamb kebabs and chicken biryani to Philly cheesesteaks and …
Nike, the well-known U.S. sportswear company, recently introduced a sports hijab. The reaction to this has been mixed: There are those who are applauding Nike for its inclusiveness of Muslim women who want to cover their hair, and there are those who accuse it of abetting women’s subjugation. Nike, in fact, is not the first …
There’s a growing number of fashion brands and multinational companies showcasing women wearing an Islamic headscarf. But, for various reasons, some women from Muslim backgrounds aren’t happy with the trend. Dolce and Gabbana, H&M, Pepsi, Nike: just a few of the big brands putting women wearing a hijab – a traditional Islamic headscarf – front …
Former president FPCCI, S.M. Muneer, who is the leading ruling business group in the apex trade body, has called for more efforts by the government and the private sector to capture the emerging Halal food market in Canada. “Canada’s halal food market is currently estimated to be worth one billion dollars and the demand for …
Halal food has grown in popularity in Houston, as many consider it to be the healthier option. It is prepared according to Muslim tradition, and restaurants have been responding to the demand. Houston has the largest Muslim population in Texas and boasts over 300,000 people eating halal food. Elevation Burger, the only major chain to …
In the days of vaudeville, comedians oftentimes started monologues with the line, “A funny thing happened on the way to the theater.” But, unfortunately, at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD), which President Trump opted not to attend, a not-too-funny thing happened. Something went totally unnoticed by those attending, who certainly were responsible for …
Step one — place scarf over your head, one side longer than the other. Step two — wrap longer side around your neck. Step three — tuck. Done. This is the daily routine for UW neurobiology student Fatima El-Ghazali and other hijabis, people who wear a hijab. She has an entire closet full of scarves, …
Sawsan Morrar, says the Washington Post, is “a multimedia journalist at the University of California at Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism,” and “was chosen as a 2017 White House Correspondents’ Association Scholar.” She also wears a hijab. And that is no doubt why she was chosen as a 2017 White House Correspondents’ Association Scholar. The …
Baraka Bakery and Grocery in Nashville, Tennessee, is recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses received to date in connection with this problem. The ground beef was sold to consumers from the firm’s retail location in …
The Somali-American beauty – who is a practising Muslim – first started making waves in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, when she rocked both her hijab and a burkini, finishing in the top 15. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, she moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, with her family when she was six-years-old and last …
ROSEMONT, Ill., April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Over the course of three days, international and national companies, accreditation organizations, scientists, and various stakeholders invested in the halal industry gathered near Chicago to discuss the changing industry. The conference was hosted by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA®). The sessions covered a range …
TORONTO – A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales of halal food, which has some grocers, manufacturers, and eateries seeking ways to profit from the boom. “It’s a huge business. It’s an $80-billion business around the world. In Canada, it’s about $1 billion and it’s growing … by 10 to 15 …
Chicago, IL – Organic Valley has been selected as the Company of the Year by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA®). The award recognizes Organic Valley’s outstanding commitment to halal compliance and distribution of halal-certified in the US and abroad. Elizabeth Unger is to receive the award at a banquet during IFANCA’s …
TORONTO, April 19, 2017 /CNW/ – The Halal Guys have set their eyes on an ambitious expansion in Toronto and the GTA, starting with the opening of its first Ontario location, and highly anticipated flagship on 563 Yonge Street, at the intersection of Yonge and Wellesley, on Friday, May 5th. Originating in New York City …
Islam is one of the most frequently maligned religions today, and now DMA visitors can get a better understanding of it through more than 150 pieces of art reflecting the rich and unique history of Islamic cultures. “What connects this art from Spain all the way to South East Asia is Islam, and a common …
Abdulnasser Gharem is known for his thought provoking and strong sculptural work and stamp paintings. He has been a star in the region for some time and given his background as an officer in the Saudi Arabian army, his artwork is an important beacon especially surrounding issues of faith – where far too few voices …
After a 13-month long design process, Nike will sell performance hijabs for Muslim athletes beginning in spring 2018. The Nike Pro Hijab consists of a single-layer pull-on design made from lightweight polyester in dark, neutral colors. The fabric has small holes to make it breathable while remaining opaque, which is a requirement for people wearing a …
My interest in wedding customs applies to every country, tradition and religion. To me, it’s all fascinating and there’s something to learn from every place and time. That’s why I found it so interesting that Muslim weddings have few specific requirements at all, other than signing the marriage contract. This contract, called a ‘meher’ (sometimes …
The Institute of Arab and Islamic Art, a New York-based nonprofit founded last year by Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani announced that its inaugural show will feature four female artists and open May 4 in a space at 3 Howard Street. The show, aptly titled “Exhibition 1,” will feature works on paper and prints by Dana Awartani, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Zarina Hashmi, and …
One of the world’s most important private collections of Islamic art now has a purpose-built gallery at the Dallas Museum of Art. The Keir Collection of Islamic Art is on a long-term loan to the DMA, making the museum the third largest repository of Islamic art in the United States. WingSpan Theatre Company’s Rose is …
