There are 8 article(s) tagged Memphis Islamic Center:

• February 2024

  • Youth violence summit ‘long overdue’

    Following the death of a local shop owner during a crime spree Feb. 11, the National Summit on Innovative Solutions to Youth Violence looks to find answers. 

    By Julia Baker February 15, 2024

  • Interfaith Dinner, longtime symbol of Muslim outreach, canceled

    Organizers say sensitivities about Gaza make the gathering between Muslims, Jews and Christians too difficult.

    By Jane Roberts February 08, 2024

• May 2020

  • Coronavirus live blog, May 4: Free testing set for Hickory Hill

    Christ Community Health Services is hosting free, drive-thru coronavirus testing from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Mendenhall Mall. No appointment is required and those seeking a test do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 9: Baptist patient improving

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers — no subscription needed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Morris: The faith community and COVID-19

    A Facebook page will be the home base for this unified faith effort. You can find the page by searching for Memphis Clergy COVID-19 Response. Anyone can access the page and offer to work on a project.

    By G. Scott Morris March 18, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

• November 2019

  • Memphis mosque foodies coax restaurants to go halal

    A group of foodies at the Memphis Islamic Center encourages Memphis restaurants to add halal options to their menus. Their campaign won over restaurateurs at Mulan Bistro and BGR Burger Joint. 

    By Hira Qureshi November 27, 2019

• October 2019

  • Memphis faith groups embrace similarities at interfaith event

    Members of eight faith groups in the Memphis area gathered at the Health Sciences Park Saturday morning and invited people to ask questions and have conversations.

    By Hira Qureshi October 06, 2019