More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers say
Are commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?
By Karen Jowers
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‘Three Chaplains’ follows Muslim fight for military religious freedom
Three muslim chaplains aspire to change perceptions of their religion in the U.S. military.
By Sarah Sicard
Controversial nominee Tata appointed to a top defense job, bypassing Congress
Tata's nomination hearing was indefinitely postponed Thursday when it became clear he did not have the votes to become undersecretary of defense for policy.
By Aaron Mehta
Explainer: Why many Iranians consider Soleimani a ‘martyr’
Shiism as a separate sect of Islam was born of political assassinations.
By Deina Abdelkader, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Born in war, Bangladesh’s rock ‘n’ roll is dying
The seeds of rock ‘n’ roll culture were planted in Bangladesh during the birth of the country in 1971, after a war for liberation separated this majority-Muslim territory from Pakistan.
By Mubashar Hasan, University of Oslo
Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion
The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.
By J.D. Simkins