[ad_1] Muslim holidays, including Ramadan and Hajj, are calculated according to the Muslim calendar and can cause disputes between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Other holidays include Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Muslims also celebrate the Islamic New Year, Ashura, Mawlid An-Nabi, and Jumu’ah. Fridays are set aside for prayer and are not considered business days […]
[ad_1] The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt in 1928 to resist secularization. It expanded into politics and supported Palestinians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The group used terrorism in Egypt and was banned in 1954. Members remained politically active and won 20% of parliamentary seats in 2005. The group has over 70 branches worldwide and […]
[ad_1] The term “Muslima” is used by some Muslim women to distinguish themselves from the all-encompassing term “Muslim” and to emphasize their independence and power. It is similar to the use of “Latina” to describe a woman of Latino descent. The use of “Muslima” is growing and is more socially acceptable, but it is still […]
