Archive: Muslim
36 Articles
- News
A Message From Rev. Kevin O’Brien to the Muslim and Jewish Students of Georgetown University
17 January 2015 Dear students of the Jewish and Muslim communities, The recent tragic events in Paris and elsewhere in Europe have affected us all deeply, in many, many ways. On…
January 20, 2015
- News
- Reflections
The Other Side of the World: Vigil for Peshawar
“Let’s rep the P,” she said in a text message that made me realize there was no getting out of this. I would have to attend the vigil in Red Square later that evening to…
December 17, 2014
- Programs
Lunch with Royalty: Reflections on Lunch forum with Princess Kenize Mourad
On Saturday, November 15th, GU Muslim Life welcomed Princess Kenize Mourad, the granddaughter of the last Ottoman ruler Mourad V and the daughter of an Indian rajah, to…
December 6, 2014
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Ashoorah: A Day of Reflection during the first month of the Islamic New Year
This year I attended my first Ashoorah aftar at Georgetown. It was beautiful seeing families, students, and other members of the community gathering around tables and greeting…
December 5, 2014
- Programs
- Reflections
Eid al-Adha Reflections
Thank you President DeGioia for your kind introduction, and for inviting us to this dinner, honoring and celebrating the Muslim community at Georgetown University. The idea of…
October 28, 2014
- Reflections
Georgetown: A Sanctuary for Religious Practice, a Ground for Interfaith Service Programs
Attending the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) Conference in Chicago this summer has made me appreciate the many religious services available in Georgetown. Compared to other…
September 22, 2014