‘They kill us here’: Survivor of Uyghur concentration camps recounts torture
By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer
September 2, 2020
Tursun shared her story during a virtual event hosted by Pitt’s centers for Governance and Markets and Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, as well as the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh and Congregation Beth Shalom. The organizations held the event to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide of Uyghur Muslims in China.
Pitt answers call for new halal food option
By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
November 22, 2019
Waffles. Pasta. A bagel before class every now and then. When first-year Zainab Akhtar was choosing a dining plan, she said, Muslim friends advised her to get as few swipes as possible, because Market didn’t have much for people who choose to eat halal food. "They have vegetarian options, but ...
Islamic community comes together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer
June 20, 2018
As the sun rose upon Schenley Park on Friday, the park filled with hundreds ready to pray and celebrate. Children played at the petting zoo and three colorful bounce houses, and got their faces painted while parents bought food from the surrounding food trucks to celebrate Eid al-Fitr — a holiday marki...
Students contend with Christmas
By Rose Luder | Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
The Cathedral of Learning is adorned with tinsel and stringed lights, Schenley Plaza is lined with luminescent Christmas trees and holiday songs can be heard in almost every building on campus. For many, this show of holiday spirit is part of the buildup to the biggest holiday of the year — Christma...