Boston.com contributor John Henry Silva recognizes AIC as a diplomatic innovator in the Boston area for its efforts to bridge cultural and religious divide and for its work to promote democracy and civil rights in the Middle East. Read the full article here.
Read MoreBoston, April 2, 2013 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) and Project Nur kick off the 7th Annual Boston Muslim Film Festival today at the AIC Center Boston. The opening film, Words of Witness, explores 22-year-old journalist Heba Afify’s experience covering the Egyptian revolution. Words of Witness is the first of four films that will…
Read MoreBOSTON, February 8, 2013 – The American Islamic Congress is pleased to announce the opening reception for the Muslim Women in the Arts series, “Home & Away: Shared Narratives of Gendered Identity.” This unique arts and culture series will spotlight the work of four Boston-based female artists from Iran, Pakistan, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia. In…
Read MoreThe full transcript from the second Science and Islam event “Reconciling the Islamic Tradition with the Theory of Evolution” held at Boston University. To download the transcript click here.
Read MorePhotos from the second event in the Science and Islam series, entitled “Reconciling the Islamic Tradition with the Theory of Evolution,” held at Boston University. [thethe-image-slider name=”S&I Boston”]
Read MoreA clip from the second event of the “Science and Islam” series entitled “Reconciling the Islamic Tradition with the Theory of Evolution” at Boston University. To watch the video click here.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, October 24, 2012 – This evening, AIC and Project Nur, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, will host the second event of the “Science and Islam” series entitled “Reconciling the Islamic Tradition with the Theory of Evolution” at Boston University. The event will feature three panel speakers, all prominent Muslim scientists from U.S.…
Read MoreGuests broke their fasts at the AIC Center this August at a series of iftars highlighting Boston’s diverse Muslim community. Check out pictures from the South Asian and Bosnian iftars below! [thethe-image-slider name=”AIC Center Iftars 2012″]
Read MoreAIC Boston is celebrating Ramadan with a packed calendar of iftars. All are welcome, and in the Ramadan spirit of charity, proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Boston’s Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. Read more and buy tickets here.
Read MoreBOSTON, May 29, 2012 – AIC commissioned Boston jazz fusion group DÜNYA to compose a signature musical piece for the AIC Center. DÜNYA, a nonprofit organization concerned with developing and learning about world music, is directed by Mehmet Ali Sanlikol. The group has preformed at the AIC Center on previous occasions, but this concert was special because…
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