New Jersey sees over 700% rise in Isamophobia since Oct. 7
Despite threats since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 followed by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, community members across religious divides say they feel compelled to […]
Celebrating Rumi on December 17th
The night of December 17th will mark 750th anniversary of the passing of the intellectual and Sufi, Mevlana Jalaluddin al-Rumi, known for his teachings that […]
Aga Khan Celebrates 87th Birthday on December 13
The Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims around the globe will celebrate Khushiyali marking the 87th birthday of their hereditary Imam His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussieni Aga […]
The World has lost a revolutionary producer who brought bigotry to television
Norman Lear whose trend-setting 1970s comedies All in the Family, and The Jeffersons transformed the sitcom landscape — has died. He was 101. His death was […]
Palestinian Christian Activist Calls For Boycott on Christmas
Palestinian Christian activist Hanna Kawas has called for a boycott of Christmas as a result of the Israeli occupation of Gaza. “My family, relatives, friends […]
Seasonal Festivals from Hanukkah to Kwanzaa
There are many celebrations that take place during the holiday season. This year the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts during the evening of December 9th. […]
Gaza fighting further compromises aid amid near ‘apocalyptic’ conditions: UN humanitarians
© WHO Men walk through the destroyed streets of Gaza. Two months to the day since Hamas’ terror attacks in Israel prompted a massive Israeli […]
Winter Solstice Celebrated by a variety of cultures around the world
Pinterest photo As we mark the winter solstice on December 21st, with the shortest day and longest night, this cosmological event is celebrated by different […]
Shock and terror in Gaza as bombardment of shattered enclave resumes
© UNRWA/Ashraf Amra A man takes his children across bombed land in the Gaza Strip during the temporary humanitarian pause. (file) As Secretary-General António Guterres […]
Short Story: The Hands Deserve The Books
Child Labour is a crime against humanity. At this juncture I am reminded of a very moving story about one of the world’s greatest humanitarians […]