Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather annually in Mecca to perform Hajj – the sacred Muslim pilgrimage.
Here’s how Muslims perform the rituals of Hajj every year, following an ancient example.
Al Jazeera production with photos and graphics.
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh Annual institute sponsored by Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies and Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding |
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh Hosted by Howard University's Center for African Studies Speakers: Sarah Guerin, Jacques Aymeric Nsangou, Abidemi Babatunde Babalola Description: In this institute, art historian Sarah Guerin, University of Pennsylvania, will discuss recent archaeological findings that demonstrate the global reach of West Africa trade items. Jacques Aymeric Nsangou, Harvard University and Abidemi Babatunde Babalola, University of Cambridge UK will discuss archaeology in medieval West Africa. |
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A learning simulation facilitated by Liddy Barlow, Christian Associates of SW PA -Understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty and wealth Sponsored by CAIR Pittsburgh and the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh |
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh Written by Kareem Fahmy College basketball superstar Khady is about to carry her team through the NCAA Women’s Championships, but when March Madness coincides with Ramadan, Khady lies to her devout mother about holding her fast. When her mother goes public with the story of Khady’s devotion to both Ramadan and basketball, Khady finds herself the heroine of young Muslim women. Kareem Fahmy’s world premiere production questions family, faith, and what it means to win at all costs. April 29, 2023 to May 21, 2023 |
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh A conversation with experts conducting quantitative research on Muslims in North America featuring Dalia Mogahed, ISPU's Director of Research, Besheer Mohamed, Senior Researcher at Pew Research Center, and Sarah Shah, Muslims in Canada Data Initiative. Please note that the registration questions below include demographic questions that help us further our goal of ensuring we're reaching a diverse audience. This information is optional to provide, and your answers will be available only to ISPU staff. |
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh Why the US Should Support Democracy in the Muslim World, and How? 9:00 - 9:15 am Opening Remarks Prof. Asma Afsaruddin - Chair of the CSID Board Prof. Dalia Fahmy - Chair of the Program Committee 9:15 - 9:45 AM - Opening Speaker Keynote Speaker (TBD) 9:45 - 11:15 AM - PANEL 1: The Cost of Authoritarianism: Assessing U.S. Mideast Policy over the Long Term |
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh: CCAS in partnership with Georgetown's Gender+ Justice Initiative is pleased to host Dr. Lamyaâ Achary, Moroccan sociologist and independent researcher, human rights, gender, and LGBTQIA+ activist, and expert in gender equality and sexual diversity for an event to discuss their work dedicated to promoting justice for women and LGBTIQ+ individuals in Morocco, as well as working with a number of feminist and queer organizations in the African continent and the Middle East. |
