Muslim

Students at UC Berkeley celebrated Eid al-Fitr, a major Muslim holiday that marks the end of the month of Ramadan, with food and loved ones.

Running independently for ASUC Senate, sophomore Karima Itayem's platform is one that seeks to build bridges across a variety of communities by listening and responding to both concerns and ideas.

The Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi, or M.T.O, Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism in Berkeley kicked off the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week with a donation drive to support the Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center.

Sociocultural ideologies have affected my understanding and approach to not just my sexuality, but to women in general.

A survey released Wednesday by UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute found that most Muslim Americans experience Islamophobia in their lifetimes, especially women.

Aasim Yahya, a UC Berkeley junior, is running for ASUC external affairs vice president as an independent candidate on a platform rooted in democratizing civic engagement at the campus, city and state levels.

Last week marked the beginning of Ramadan. It’s a time for self-reflection and growth, yet I can’t help but think about anything except the future.

Wednesday night’s ASUC Senate meeting erupted in controversy, as the ASUC commented on issues regarding India and Kashmir.

Religion is a choice for me as a Muslim, and it should be for anyone. It is a spiritual belief and should be respected just as we respect people’s political ideas, identities or sexual orientations.

UC Berkeley community members may not have control over acts of violence and hatred on a national scale, but they can foster a peaceful coexistence on this campus.