Zar

AFP/France24, Egypt’s ancient ‘zar’ ritual puts exorcism on stage “The music and dance ritual known as “zar”, with centuries-old roots in Ethiopia and Sudan, is traditionally performed to ward...

IS Tech

Discussion from IS supporters on tech group is highlighted by JihadoScope: Islamic State supporters debate authenticity of message that pro ISIS tech group AFAQ/EHF (Electronic Horizons Foundation) is shuttering....

‘Belly Dance video’

Yolande Knell, BBC News, Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video “Human rights groups have criticised an Egyptian court for jailing two popular singers over a video...

Latino Muslims

Mya Jaradat, Deseret News, Latino Muslims — a growing group — struggle to find their place in the Islamic community “Twenty years ago when Ruiz became a Muslim, there...

Net Iran Issues

Sally Shakkour, AlBawaba, Are Meta and Twitter Employees Removing Posts of Iranian Protests? “Peaceful protests have erupted again in several Iranian cities to decry the high increase in food...