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Tag: Culture

CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Halal Guys

August 20, 2015
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This Saturday, August 22, will see the much-anticipated opening of the first Halal Guys restaurant in Chicago.

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Posted in Our News Tagged chicago, Culture, food, halal, Halal Guys

Chicagoland’s Muslims and Jews Explore “New Roots” at Café Finjan

March 16, 2012
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Café Finjan attendees found connections through their historical roots, and shared how their experiences and perspectives can lead to building a better future. CAIR-Chicago, a JMCBI member organization, co-sponsored the event.

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Posted in Features Tagged Art, Cafe Finjan, CAMP, chicago, Chicagoland, columbia college, Culture, event, Hamdard Center, Hillel, History, Interfaith, JCUA, Jewish, JMCBI, loyola university, Music, Muslim, performance, visual

CAIR-Chicago: Well integrated Muslims? Yes, but something is still missing

July 16, 2009
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It is no secret that Islam and Muslims remain largely misunderstood in the West, including the United States. This is baffling considering that one study after another reveals that American Muslims are largely integrated on a number of levels in American life.

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Posted in In the Media Tagged Culture, Integration

Chicago Crescent: Islam, the Beret, and Cultural Piracy

March 13, 2009
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During my college years, I was known to wear a beret. One day, a brother approached me and chided me for it, “Why are you wearing a French hat? You’re not French.” I respondDuring my college years, I was known to wear a beret. One day, a brother approached me and chided me for it, “Why are you wearing a French hat? You’re not French.” I responded,ed, “Why are you wearing an Afghan Kufi? You’re not Afghan.”

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Posted in In the Media Tagged Culture, Islam, nationalism
 
 
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