In Egypt, June 18 marks the official celebration of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) which astronomically falls on June 17. The new Hijri year begins with the beginning of… Muharramthe first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. His age was given as 1 year ImmigrationThe migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to … Read more
San Diego, California– The two shooting suspects died Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. This is according to a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss further details. Authorities previously said they believed several people had been shot, but did not release further details. … Read more
Amid growing financing needs and dwindling soft resources, Islamic finance is gaining more ground across Africa. However, it is partly supported by Gulf actors, but reflects very different realities, ranging from commercial banks embedded in local economies to development institutions focused on sovereign borrowers and public policy. Islamic commercial banks: what exactly are we talking … Read more