Last week, WPLN told you about the Muslim-owned coffee houses leading Nashville’s sober nightlife scene during, and after, Ramadan. One of them was Deir Cafe, a Palestinian-owned shop. One week later, WPLN followed back up with Deir’s owner, after the news that Israel had broken its ceasefire in Gaza.
Listen: Nashville high schoolers make space for observing Ramadan, educating peers and connecting more deeply with their faith
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan ends this week. This year, students at Overton High school in South Nashville worked with administration to provide more intentional spaces for students to fast and pray.
‘We’re really lucky to have them’: A third space for Nashville Muslims offers food and community during Ramadan nights
The final Ramadan Nights at The Horn are Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Was The Nashville Bomber A ‘Domestic Terrorist?’ It Depends On Who You Ask
Officials have shied away from calling the Christmas Day bombing an act of domestic terrorism while they continue to investigate potential motives. And many people are asking: Why?
In This Month Of Ramadan, Middle Tennessee Muslims Have Found New Layers Of Meaning In Quarantine
We’re well into the month of Ramadan. In Middle Tennessee, that typically looks like hands-on volunteering, breaking fast with neighbors, and opening the doors of local mosques for non-Muslims to learn about the religion. So, members of the faith have found new ways this year to celebrate the holiday in quarantine.
Two Men Charged With Civil Rights Violation In Murfreesboro Mosque Vandalism
Two Murfreesboro men have been charged with conspiracy and a civil rights violation for vandalizing a Rutherford County mosque in July.
Haslam Administration Pushes Back Against Anti-Islam Critics
Governor Bill Haslam says his administration’s coordination with a Muslim advocacy group has been “mischaracterized.” He says his office did not create the so-called American Muslim Advisory Council.
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