Iran
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Hijab is Power, MuslimGirl’s 100 Years of Hijab
“Hijab is much more than a fad”. This is how MuslimGirl.com starts their description of their video. Their main goal…
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Top 13 MENA Universities..Seniors, Get Ready!
The end of your senior year is approaching and you need to go through all the monotonous, time taking, scary…
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Light in Babylon: A Musical Fusion of Ethnicity
The streets of Istanbul are a haven for a variety of different talents and skills, the street of Independence Avenue, Istiklal Caddesi,…
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16 Year-old Iranian-American Actress Speaks Up for Diversity
The inaccurate representations of minorities in today’s media has encouraged so many people to stand up for a change. Till…
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70 Street Cats now have a home thanks to this Turkish Woman
With the shortage of animal shelters in Turkey, there has been many individual initiatives to help less fortunate, lost or…
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Here are 5 of the Most Outstanding Mosque Ceilings in MENA & Islamic World
Intricately designed, mosques are considered to be among the most exquisite and refined architecture in the world. Throughout the Islamic world, including…
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Iranian Graphic Designer Wins the 2016 Nowruz Festival Banner Contest
Representing the rich Iranian culture in an artistic design isn’t an easy task to accomplish. But many artists from all…
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Iran is the 9th Country to Ban Animal Acts in Circuses
Iran has recently joined a growing list of countries in banning the use of wild animals in circuses. Iran’s Department…
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Photos by Women Photographers from MENA is at a top USA Museum
On April 8th, art enthusiasts from around the United States gathered at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to…
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9 MENA Buildings Shortlisted for Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Some buildings are considered to be more than mere architectural works. When thoughtfully designed, they become forms of art that…
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Iranian Artist Transforms Tanks with Art in Afghanistan
In a country that’s been stricken with war for decades, any blast of vibrant color is welcome. After receiving her…
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6 Middle Easterners Shortlisted for 2016’s Sony World Photography Award
For nine years, Sony has been presenting its annual World Photography Award to the winners of the competition. This year, the…
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Shab-e Yalda: a night of red and poetry
Happy Shab-e Yalda to all those who celebrate! Yalda is the night of the winter solstice, and is celebrated with a…
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3 videos that will make you reflect on the art scene in today’s Iran
Iran is a country with a rich history of painters, artists and calligraphers. Unfortunately, the Iranian art scene receives little attention today…
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Humans of (New York) in Iran
Brandon Stanton, your not-very-ordinary photographer is now heading to the Middle East! On his page Human of New York, Brandon…
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Are you taking advantage of #hashtags to explore the Middle East?
Social media presents a whole new way to travel and explore the world. And a particularly useful but underrated way of…
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4 Middle Eastern pop singers to add to your playlist
Do you love pop music? Then make sure that you add all these Middle Eastern singers to your playlist! From the…
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3 Blogs To Follow For Persian Food Lovers
They say that the way to any person’s heart is through their stomach, and let’s face it: every stomach loves…
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