Tag: Muslims

Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights

September 16, 2017September 17, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Kennedy promises to uphold Arab, Muslim rights Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now facing…

Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Election, mainstream, News, Opinion, Politics, racism, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics, Video

Palestinians show solidarity with Burma

September 7, 2017September 9, 2017 Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments

Palestinians show solidarity with Burma Brutality in Burma against Muslims continues and Palestinians int he Gaza Strip, who identify with the suffering of people in other countries, urged world action to protect civilians in Burma. By Ahmad Hasaballah The failure of world leaders to speak out against atrocities committed against Muslims in Burma has outraged…

Ahmad Hasaballah, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, News, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Muslims hold Science and Tech convention Sept. 10 Kazakhstan

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Muslims hold Science and Tech convention Sept. 10 Kazakhstan Muslim world’s first science & tech summit convenes Heads of State and senior officials from 57 nations to tackle health, climate change, water and food security challenges This week the largest ever meeting of Islamic nations concerning science and technology will take place in Kazakhstan (Sept…

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Middle East, News, religion, Technology

Kennedy defends Illinois Muslims in opening mosque

September 1, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Kennedy defends Illinois Muslims in opening mosque Christopher Kennedy, the candidate for Illinois Governor in the March 2018 Democratic primary and the son of the late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, this week denounced plans to block the opening of a mosque in a suburb of Chicago. By Ray Hanania Christopher Kennedy is someone who…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, mainstream, Opinion, Politics, racism, Video

Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments

Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip By Ahmad Hasaballah Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al Adha in prayer at Saraya Square in Gaza City in the Israeli-embargoed Gaza Strip early Friday, on Sept. 1, 2017. Eid al-Adha is the “Sacrifice Feast,” and is the second of two Islamic religious holidays celebrated worldwide each…

Ahmad Hasaballah, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’

August 24, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’ Leading English Language Newspaper, Arab News creates app that provides real-time updates, connects pilgrims with emergency numbers and enables them to share journey with loved ones with the launch of a new Hajj app that can be used by pilgrims for the 2017 Hajj which begins in…

Arab News, Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Gulf States, Middle East, News

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy

August 13, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion, racism

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

US Justice Department on Actions to prevent hate The U.S. Justice Department has issued an overview of steps that schools in the United States can do to prevent hate against Arabs, Muslims and Sikhs. Twenty Plus Things Schools Can Do to Respond to or Prevent Hate Incidents Against Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs Take Immediate Concerted…

American Arabs, Features, mainstream, News, Press Releases, Terrorism

Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes When you think of the romantic lifestyle of the Arab in the desert, you think of camels, black and white stallions, heavy black tents, flowing robes, and a silver platter of one of the Arab World’s favorite recipes, Mansaf (Mensif, Mensiff). This lamb and rice dish heaped…

Arab World, Features, Food, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, recipe

The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

The Arab Daily News articles picked up by many newspapers The Arab Daily News American Arab online news and commentary site is proud that many of its articles are republished in Arab American, Muslim and also mainstream Western newspapers around the world. Print Newspapers and online news sites have permission to republish articles and columns that are published…

American Arabs, Editors Picks, mainstream, News Media, Press Releases, Ray Hanania

Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip

May 26, 2017 Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments

Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip Palestinian Muslims celebrated the beginning of Ramadan Saturday in the Gaza Strip despite the difficulties imposed by Israel’s oppressive military assault. By Ahmad Hasaballah Palestinian Muslims celebrated the beginning of Ramadan Saturday in the Gaza Strip, which is under a brutal military embargo imposed by the Israeli occupation…

Ahmad Hasaballah, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Middle East, Photographs

Mosques warned of increased arson during Ramadan

May 10, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Mosques warned of increased arson during Ramadan Muslim Civil Rights Group Releases Ramadan Arson Awareness Notice to Mosques Nationwide. Group Urges Vigilance, Prevention and Reporting during the Holy Month Muslim Advocates, a national legal, advocacy and educational organization for American Muslims, issued an arson awareness notice last night to mosques nationwide. The alert comes during this…

American Arabs, News, Press Releases, religion

Arab American Community Events Calendar launched

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American Community Events Calendar launched The Arab Daily News is proud to announce that it has launched a national calendar of events featuring the activities of the Arab American community. The calendar is easy to access, and you can enter your own data and information by using the form option. One of the biggest challenges…

Activism, American Arabs, Features, News, Press Releases

Political Tsunami in France, how to stop the waves

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Political Tsunami in France, how to stop the waves The majority of the Arab/Muslim communities are not voting homogeneously because of their societal, social, cultural and intellectual background differences. By Abdennour Toumi The first round of the presidential elections in France has provoked a historical duel in the run-off election on May 7th. Mr. Emmanuel…

Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Election, Europe, Middle East, Opinion, Paris, Politics, Terrorism

Illinois men charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Illinois men charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS Joseph D. Jones, also known as “Yusuf Abdulhaqq,” 35, and Edward Schimenti, also known as “Abdul Wali,” 35, both of Zion, Illinois, were arrested today on a federal complaint charging them with conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic…

American Arabs, Middle East, News, Press Releases, Terrorism

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

March 24, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy Chicago Muslim Community Gathering to Donate Blood During World-Wide Day of Giving March 31 at Aqsa School in Bridgeview, 7361 W. 92nd St MARCH 22, 2017—CHICAGO—A Chicago non-profit that’s in the business of rallying those in the Muslim community to help make the world a better place is hoping…

American Arabs, Press Releases

Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Fillon Believes in God’s Providence, Marine Believes in White People’s Dominance The voters are more attracted by a populist and a messianic message; anti-Islam/Arab immigrant sentiment is the catch-phrase of LR and the FN candidates. By Abdennour Toumi As the major candidates in the coming French Presidential election are warming up for the debate, they…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Middle East, Paris, Politics, religion

Reward offered in burning down of Michigan mosque

March 12, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Reward offered in burning down of Michigan mosque CAIR-MI Seeks Arson Probe of Mosque Fire, Offers Reward for Info on the burning down of the Ypsilanti Islamic Center Saturday March 11, 2017 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today asked local, state and federal fire investigators and law enforcement authorities to probe…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Middle East, News, Terrorism