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Gaza’s hidden heritage: Five historic sites in the besieged Palestinian territory

The besieged territory is home to a number of historic houses of worship (MEE/Ahmad al Danaf) The city of Gaza has a heritage that stretches back thousands of years and was fought over by powers including Egypt and PersiaToday, the word “Gaza” conjures up images of human suffering as the Palestinian territory has been under an Israeli and Egyptian siege for the past 16 …

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Ramadan: A centuries-old American tradition by Khaled Beydoun

Many forget that the first Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in America were enslaved Africans. This week marks the beginning of Ramadan. Nearly one-fourth of the world will observe the annual fast and eight million Muslims in the United States will abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. Islam in America is rapidly expanding. It …

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Singapore’s Arab Street: A closer look at the community building a new legacy

Arabs in Singapore were once one of the wealthiest communities but faced huge losses after WWII. Today, the community is trying to rebuild their legacy Arabs in Singapore are working hard to carve out a new legacy and honour those who came before them (MEE/Illustration)Walking down the streets of Singapore, the global financial hub known for its rich cultural blend …

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The British Muslim Civil Society Report

A fast-growing UK Muslim community has much to offer Britain’s charity sector, especially in these crisis-ridden times. But it will need support from the public and private sectors Monday marks the release of the British Muslim Civil Society Report 2023 at a launch event backed by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims. Based on a year of on-the-ground research, as the report’s author, …

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5 Things Muslims Need to Know When Working in Japan

The Advancing of Diversified Global Society and Career in Japan Japan’s population is decreasing year by year. It is said to be a “declining birthrate and aging society” with few young people and many elders. This declining birthrate and aging population cause the decreasing of the working-age population which led to the increasing demand for labor from outside Japan. In …

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