Posts Tagged ‘Muslims’
Bay Area Muslims gather in observance of Iftar at Lighthouse Mosque
Muslims from all over the Bay Area gathered at Lighthouse Mosque for Iftar on September 19.
Read MoreIn Oakland, panelists discuss challenges for Muslim women in America
Several speakers discussed the significance of the September 11 attacks on the way Muslims are perceived in America. “Before 9/11 we were an invisible minority, quite a silent group,” said Sundas. “9/11 created much fear for Muslims.”
Read More“Doorway to Islamic Civilization” workshop series in Oakland seeks to combat Islamophobia
Zawaya, literally “aspects” in Arabic, a Bay Area non-profit focused on developing multicultural programs and the Arab arts, is organizing “Doorway to Islamic Civilization,” a series of arts and culture workshops that will be held from Nov. 9-11 at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland.
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