WASHINGTON, May 01, 2012 – American Islamic Congress COO Abdel Maliky spoke today at a rally calling for peace in Sudan and South Sudan. Speaking from the stage in Lafayette park beside the White House, Maliky stated that the resolution of the conflict required interfaith dialog, and argued that the roots of the fighting were not…
Read MoreBOSTON, April 28, 2012 – Today the AIC Center is hosting a special event with renowned culinary scholar and cookbook author Nawal Nasrallah. Nawal will demonstrate the preparation of authentic and delicious Iraqi dishes. For a “taste” of Nawal’s cooking and a preview of the event, check out Crystal Germond’s story on her food blog Heart…
Read MoreSAN DIEGO, April 16, 2012 – Today San Diego State chapter of Project Nur celebrated Mimouna, the holiday after the close of Passover when Jews can begin to eat bread again. “We want to educate people on the fact that holidays like this exist so that it reaches the awareness of the public and they…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 19, 2012 – AIC executive director Zainab Al-Suwaij appeared at the Bipartisan Policy Center today to discuss Egypt in the post-revolution era. From BPC’s press release: “More than a year after mass protests forced Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak from power, the potential of Egypt’s revolution has yet to be realized. Both the direction…
Read MoreBOSTON, April 11, 2012 – Last evening the AIC Center hosted “Bangladesh: The Politics of Diaspora, Religion and Gender,” a panel discussion by local experts who took a fresh look at how religion and immigration are influencing the state of human rights and women’s rights in Bangladesh and in the extensive Bangladeshi diaspora. The event…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 11, 2012 – The American Muslim market will soon reach more than $200B in buying power, and, while population estimates vary, it is clear that the market is growing fast and looking for businesses that understand its unique needs and values. AIC’s “Faith, Money, Power” forum, held last week in D.C., brought together…
Read MoreIOWA CITY, Iowa, April 9, 2012 – Nidhal Guessoum wrote on the science and religion blog Irtiqa about his role as the Keynote speaker at AIC’s Science and Islam event at the University of Iowa. He discussed the “Cosmology and Qur’an” panel, in which he pointed out that cosmology – historically a field of mysticism – has been…
Read MoreLINCOLN, Neb., April 4, 2012 – With live music, food, a guest speaker and, most importantly, all proceeds going to the Syria Relief Fund, “The Evolution of the Arab Revolutions: A Benefit Concert for Syria” is an event not to miss. Middle Eastern Students Unite and Project Nur, an American Islamic Congress movement promoting human rights,…
Read MoreMORGANTOWN, W. VA., April 3, 2012 – AIC’s Nasser Weddady participated today in a lively panel discussion on Social Media and Free Speech in the Middle East. The event took place at West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. Said Nasser, “West Virginians have [poor internet connection] in common with most Arab states and villages and towns.…
Read MoreCAIRO, April 1, 2012 – Dalia Ziada has announced her resignation as AIC’s Egypt Office Director, effective April 1. Her passion, dedication and commitment will be missed. Dalia spent five years implementing and overseeing AIC’s programs in Egypt, spearheading such civil rights initiatives as Fahem Haqi and the pioneering Cairo Human Rights Film Festival. Dalia’s energy and…
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