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Hindu American Foundation Expresses Support of US Religious Freedoms Report

May 16, 2006

Source: Hindu American Foundation

http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/media_press_release_uscirf_2006.htm

On May 16, 2006 Hindu American Foundation reported, "The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) expressed support over portions of the annual report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on May 3, 2006. The report, which aims to draw the U.S. government's attention to countries with systematic...

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Malaysia's Multi-Faith Credentials Called into Question

May 16, 2006

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4965580.stm

On May 16, 2006 BBC News reported, "Malaysia is considering its multi-cultural credentials after a crowd of Muslims on Sunday broke up a meeting called to defend the rights of religious minorities.

The country's leaders condemned the disturbances, but the BBC's Jonathan Kent in Kuala Lumpur says non-Muslims feel increasingly beleaguered.

'I'm becoming an alien in...

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Muslim American Society Encourages Muslims to Participate in Immigrant Rights Rally

May 15, 2006

Source: Muslim American Society Press Release

http://www.masnet.org/takeaction.asp?id=3327

On May 15, 2006 a Muslim American Society Press Release reported, "[The] Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation is encouraging area Muslims to join the mobilization rally for Immigrant rights on Wednesday, May 17 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The rally will start at 4 p.m. MAS Freedom Foundation Executive Director Bray is asking all Muslims to attend the lobbying...

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Muslim Mom Competes in National Comedy Contest

May 14, 2006

Source: The Denver Post

http://www.denverpost.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=3818144

On May 14, 2006 The Denver Post reported, "Rubi Nicholas works long hours as an assistant vice president at a health care insurance carrier in Denver. At 36, she has two young daughters, a husband, a house in Castle Rock and dreams of becoming a comedian. She's a Muslim of Pakistani descent who married a Greek...

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Muslims in London Seek to Dispel Myths Nearly One Year After Bombings

May 13, 2006

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4768547.stm

On May 13, 2006 BBC News reported, "The London bombings created the perception that mosques require 'close attention in the war on terrorism', says the Muslim Council of Britain. A report on how attitudes towards Muslims have changed said the impression was these places of worship offer extremists a sympathetic ear. General Secretary Sir Iqbal Sacranie said it was a big challenge to change this unjustified reputation....

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University of Hawaii Holds Interfaith Forum on Religious Diversity and Scripture

May 13, 2006

Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

http://starbulletin.com/2006/05/13/features/story01.html

On May 13, 2006 the Honolulu Star-Bulletin reported, "A panel representing five major religions will explore ways their teachings respond to current global issues and diversity in modern society at a symposium Wednesday. The 7 p.m. interfaith dialogue will be at the University of Hawaii Institute of Geophysics auditorium. It is free and open to the public, presented...

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San Diego Muslim Girl Scout Troop Is Part of Growing Trend

May 11, 2006

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20060511-9999-7m11scouts.html

On May 11, 2006 The San Diego Union-Tribune reported, "A devout Muslim, Lallia Allali was drawn to the Girl Scouts because it shares many of the values of her religion, such as an emphasis on moral character, service and charity. That's why about two years ago, Allali founded three Muslim Girl Scout troops at the...

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New Jersey Subway Successfully Goes Halal

May 9, 2006

Source: Beliefnet

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/190/story_19060_1.html

On May 9, 2006 Beliefnet reported, "There's just one place in North America where an observant Muslim can follow Jared's diet -- the two-sandwich-a-day plan that helped Subway pitchman Jared Fogel lose 245 pounds.

The Subway restaurant that adheres to Islamic restrictions is off Route 27 here, and it is indiscernible from other Subways, except for a neon green sign in the window...

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