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Faith News & Events Religious Freedom

The Significance of Holy Week

Written By: Justin Elder, Partnership Coordinator We are in Holy Week—arguably the most significant stretch of days in the year for Christians. It marks the final week o...

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Faith News & Events Religious Freedom

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Passover

Passover, one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar, is rich with history, tradition, and profound symbolism. It commemorates the biblical story of the Exodu...

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Faith News & Events Religious Freedom

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eid

Eid is a time of joy, reflection, and community for Muslims worldwide. While many recognize it as a festive occasion, numerous facets of Eid remain lesser-known. This blog pos...

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Faith News & Events

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Easter: A Non-Denominational Perspective

Easter, a time of reflection and celebration in the Christian world, carries deep historical and spiritual significance. While many associate it with chocolate eggs and bunnie...

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Finding the Middle Ground: My Internship Journey at Minaret

Written By: Sammy Hausman-Weiss, Student Policy Associate A few days ago, I was talking to my father on the phone when he told me, “You know, Sammy, the middle is where the...

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How We Honor International Religious Freedom Day

Written By: Noor Saleh, Former Policy Analyst This is a repost from October 2021. October 27th is International Religious Freedom Day, an opportunity to celebrate the fr...

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Faith Religious Freedom

Balancing Faith and Education: The Tale of Two Texas Bills and Public Sentiment

Written By: Shanzeh Mirza, Student Policy Associate Religious liberty was a central issue of the 88th session. Several bills were introduced that would have a significant i...

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Press Release: Religious Excuse Letters, HB1212

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/07/2023 Shariq Abdul Ghani Minaret Foundation (713) 443-3504 shariq@minaretfoundation.com GOVERNOR ABBOTT SIGNS HOUSE BILL 1212 FURTHERING RELIGIOUS ...

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We made NATIONAL news! Did you see it?

We were featured in a national news story with the Religious News Service! It was an honor to have our work featured to show how a Muslim organization is working to ...

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Recap: Legislator and Uyghur Survivor Press Conference

“Inmates turned into bodies without souls,” recollects Sayragul Sauytbay, a 43-year-old Uyghur Muslim woman forced into a reeducation facility. Imprisonment and genoc...