The New York Times – Travel:
After a two-year pandemic delay, villagers in the German town of Oberammergau are once again re-enacting the story of Jesus’s life and death, with some changes.
Category: Muslims and Islam
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Abubakr Ali Gets a Boost From Whale-Watching and Eid Fashions
The New York Times – Film:
As the first Arab Muslim lead in a comic book adaptation, the Egyptian American actor lists the things guiding him as he steps into the spotlight.
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U.A.E. Bans ‘Lightyear,’ Disney Film with Same-Sex Kiss
The New York Times – Film:
The United Arab Emirates banned the animated film, an offshoot of the “Toy Story” movies, from its cinemas. Censors in Indonesia and Malaysia are also considering restrictions.
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Film on Expulsion of Kashmir’s Hindus Is Polarizing and Popular in India
The New York Times – Film:
Called propaganda by critics and essential viewing by fans, “The Kashmir Files,” an unexpected blockbuster, has drawn the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
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The Female Soccer Players Challenging France’s Hijab Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
France’s soccer federation forbids hijab-wearing women from competing in soccer games, even though FIFA allows them. A collective of Muslim players is fighting what it considers a discriminatory rule.
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The Female Soccer Players Challenging France’s Hijab Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
France’s soccer federation forbids hijab-wearing women from competing in soccer games, even though FIFA allows them. A collective of Muslim players is fighting what it considers a discriminatory rule.
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New Initiative Aims to Change How Movies Portray Muslims
The New York Times – Film:
An advocacy group has created a worker database with help from Disney to bring more Muslims into the filmmaking process.