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Children’s Books ‘A Powerful Way’ to Explain Islam

Children’s Books ‘A Powerful Way’ to Explain Islam

HENA KHAN, CGNEWS: As an author of children’s books that seek to explain some of the key precepts of Islam I’ve found they make a profound impact

 Common Ground News Service

‘Forgotten Impact of Islam’ Highlighted in Exhibitions

‘Forgotten Impact of Islam’ Highlighted in Exhibitions

LUCY CHUMBLEY, CGNEWS: Two exhibitions currently in Washington DC have had a transformative effect on millions of Muslims views of their heritage

 Editor, MEP

Eid Mubarak to You from MidEastPosts.com

Eid Mubarak to You from MidEastPosts.com

On the occassion of Eid al Fitr, may we take this opportunity to say Eid Mubarrak, Happy Eid to all MidEastPosters everywhere!

 Rob L. Wagner

Christmas in Saudi Arabia: Quietly Festive

Christmas in Saudi Arabia: Quietly Festive

ROB L. WAGNER: If you’re subtle you can enjoy a surprisingly festive Christmas in the Kingdom. Many Saudis also quietly acknowledge Christian friends’ celebration.

 thehedonista

Eid is Just Around the Corner: So Where to Go?

Eid is Just Around the Corner: So Where to Go?

THE HEDONISTA: Eid al Adha has been my favourite – the last few years it has fallen far enough out of summer it occurs with the change of season.

 David Westley

The End of Eid, The Start of the Beginning

The End of Eid, The Start of the Beginning

DAVID WESTLEY: This year, the return to ‘normality’ will be significantly harder to achieve for those countries that have gone through their Arab spring; the pathway to success is still far from clear.

 Ahmed-Al-Omran

Some of the ‘Less Boring’ Saudi Wikileaks Cables

Some of the ‘Less Boring’ Saudi Wikileaks Cables

SAUDI JEANS: A weekend spent in the company of Hurricane Irene allowed me plenty of time to sift through the latest release of Wikileaks cables on Saudi Arabia.

 The Ajnabi

Flash Mobs: The Changing Tactics of Syria’s Protesters

Flash Mobs: The Changing Tactics of Syria’s Protesters

THE AJNABI: With the sustained and brutal crackdown on opposition protests continuing, Syrian activists have had to adopt new tactics.

 Lucy Emmerson

Libya: The Battle for Credibility Has Just Begun

Libya: The Battle for Credibility Has Just Begun

LUCY EMMERSON: The Libya that emerges from this conflict will be in dire need of rebuilding and there are those who doubt the NTC is up to the job…

 Parastou Hassouri

Logan Assault a Symptom of Mubarak’s Egypt

Logan Assault a Symptom of Mubarak’s Egypt

PARASTOU HASSOURI: Sexual Harassment, including the assault on Lara Logan, is a result of patriarchal attitudes coupled with stifled dialogue…

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Do I Have to Party just Because it’s New Year?

Do I Have to Party just Because it’s New Year?

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Beneath my grumpy response to the start-of-year festivities, I await this year’s events with a nervous delight.