By Aia JaberMuslim women and girls in France are still subjected to secular dress code in school and sports events. Here’s how they’ve decided to fight back, as depicted in Dazed Digital Magazine’s 2023 winter edition!
By Nida MerchantHer butterfly effect of “Zan. Zendegi. Azadi” has been localized beyond the lonely walls of her confinement, so much so that the world had no other option but to actually listen.
By JUMMANAHIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month this year, Amazon Studios premiers its stellar movie A Million Miles Away. Based on the remarkable story of NASA’s flight engineer José Hernández, Amazon Studios depicts what it means to be a child of migrants in the U.S. Being proud of his Hispanic background, Hernández sheds light on how…
By JUMMANAHWith all the signature chaos of New York Fashion Week, it’s time we check the progress of one of its most critical factors of the past decade: inclusivity. To close out SS24 of New York’s biggest month in fashion, Muslim Girl and Getty Images brought their historic partnership to the forefront by hosting an in-depth…
By MG StaffOur founder is going back to school. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, who launched Muslim Girl from her teenage bedroom when she was only in high school, will be earning the Masters of Science in International Human Rights Law at Oxford University. “I’m honored to join such an esteemed program and learn a new approach to media through…
By AmaniWhen Halima Aden arrived to the Muslim Girl Iftar in New York City during Ramadan, she did so in true Muslim Girl style: a head-to-toe hot pink pantsuit with matching sky-high heels, flawless hijab framing those famous dimples, and her best friend by her side. When I was looking for her moments earlier after a…
By MG StaffIt’s no secret that the media has been mesmerized by the jewelry the Royals wore to the Coronation, especially the necklace worn by Queen Camilla. But, the necklace went viral on social media for reasons that the Royals might not want to get all the attention. The sparkling jewel chosen by Queen Camilla is known…
By MG StaffHave you been struggling to get your skincare routine down? We’ve compiled a list of Black Muslim beauty influencers who share their skincare routine to create space for diverse skin tones, textures, and representation. So, whether you’re dealing with skin issues or looking for the perfect list of products for your nighttime skincare routine, start…
By Ifrah AkhtarOn Building a Society of Light What is the hallmark of a great civilization? Is it the amount of land they own or the number of people that society has? Is it the things they create and share, or is it a society of light where everyone is united by common goals, values, and respect…
By Asiya BharadiaLove matches have existed for centuries. Cultures from all over the world have resorted to fixing single people together to find the best match possible. Often times these matches are associated with prestige, class, and riches. There may have even been a point in our lives when we may or may not have been offered…
By NiaMuslim Girl sat down with Deepti Vempati from Netflix’s hit reality dating show Love Is Blind, to chat about her new book, internalized misogyny in South Asian communities, the male ego, and more. *This discussion has been edited for conciseness and clarity. Vempati is ready to tell her side of the story as her book, I Choose…
By Fatimah SMuslimGirl had the chance to speak with Ruwa Romman, who recently won her 2022 election bid for Georgia State Legislature, making her the first Muslim woman and Palestinian to be elected in Georgia. Muslim Girl: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What inspired you to run for public office? Ruwa Romman: My name is…
By Evette JahangiriMuslim Girl sat down with the inspirational and talented Yusra Mardini to discuss her upcoming Netflix documentary, “The Swimmers.” Muslim Girl: You have overcome a lot in your life, how does it feel to see your story reach so many people? Yusra Mardini: It’s crazy to see where we are today. My sister and I,…
By MaliyaMichelle Obama recently launched her new “Get Her There” Campaign in N.Y.C and Muslim Girl had the great honor of attending the event. The campaign will work to advance gender equality, aiming to improve girls’ access to education all over the world and end child marriage. It is a collaboration between three organizations: The Obama…
By Fatimah SStand-up comedian Mo Amer recently debuted his new and instantly-trending Netflix show, Mo. Set in Alief, Houston, the show is heavily inspired by Amer’s background as a Palestinian refugee finding home in his diverse Texan hometown. Mo touches on themes of family responsibility, the refugee legal process in America, and the displacement that often features…
