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The public broadcast in Canada of the call to prayer during Ramadan this year caused some tensions. What the preliminary research has shown however, is that it wasn’t the noise people objected to.
Muslims throughout the world will celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a celebration at the end of Ramadan. Here’s an introduction to this important feast and its partner, Eid al-Adha.
A scholar who visited Rohingya camps in Myanmar found little hope of a safe return home for refugees, who are currently living in camps in neighboring Bangladesh.
A scholar talks to Muslims in Puerto Rico and comes back with an understanding of their rich history and their struggles.
Each year, Muslims from all over the world go on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, known as hajj. A scholar explains its spiritual significance.
Muslims throughout the world will celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) beginning this Thursday evening. Here’s an introduction to this important feast and its partner, Eid al-Fitr.
Muslims observe a month-long fast for the holy month of Ramadan. A scholar explains the religious observance and its spiritual significance.
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Journalist-fellow, USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture, Fellow of the Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation, University of Southern California
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Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Muslim Studies Program, Michigan State University
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Doctoral Student in Sociology & Social Policy, Harvard University
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PhD Candidate/Researcher, Political Science, University of Guelph
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Honorary Research Associate: Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town
