By caitsalovichTo beard or not to beard? That was apparently not the question for one Muslim police officer in Manhattan. 32-year-old Pakistani American Masood Syed was recently suspended without pay after refusing to trim his beard shorter. A written notice was presented to Syed by his supervisor the day before the suspension demanding his beard, the…
By caitsalovichFor Muslims everywhere this week marks the second in the holy month of Ramadan, a time spent fasting from dawn to dusk, reciting Quran, and attending the mosque in the evenings for special Taraweeh prayers. But since the tragic incident at Pulse nightclub that left 50 people dead and more than 50 people injured, Muslims…
By caitsalovichWritten and reported by Caitlin Salovich and Azmia A horrific mass shooting at a LGBT Florida nightclub early Sunday morning has left 50 people dead and 53 critically injured. Witnesses recalled shots being fired inside Pulse nightclub around 2am. Moments after the first shots rang out, the nightclub issued a warning via its Facebook page,…
By caitsalovichIt’s safe to assume we’ve all seen our fair share of cake toppers before. Disney princesses sit upon playfully designed birthday cakes, while traditional bride and groom pieces rest delicately on extravagant wedding cakes. But these hijabi toppers literally take the cake (pun totally intended) for all-time cutest! Click through to see the entire gallery…
By caitsalovichEarlier this month, Latino Muslims gathered to honor Cinco de Mayo at the only Spanish-speaking mosque in the country. The doors to Houston’s Centro Islamico first opened early this year with the help of IslamInSpanish, an educational non-profit organization. IslamInSpanish was founded by Colombian convert Mujahid Fletcher, who ultimately discovered the need for education about…
By caitsalovichToday you’ll find entertainers that cater to every available genre. Some work to deliver a perfectly crafted message, while others do it simply for the grand performance. Artists of every culture, race, and identity have the opportunity to express themselves in the realm of music and dance. But is there space in these diverse and…
