History Timeline FAQs Importance ObserveMuslims commemorate Mawlid, or Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, during ‘Rabi’ al-Awwal,’ the third month of the Islamic calendar. This year, it takes place on September 4. Because it marks the birth anniversary of Islam’s founder and the proclamation of ...
Muslims typically bury their dead within 24 hours, but the timeline is not a strict obligation, and accommodations are often made, either to follow local customs or, in the case of a public figure like Ali, provide time for dignitaries and others to travel. Ali died in Arizona and time ...
Also covered is the third Ali-Frazier fight held in the Philippines in October 1975 — the “Thrilla in Manila” – which Ali wins, besting Frazier in two of their three historic battles. Although Ali loses and then regains the heavyweight title (for a record 3rd time) in a series of ...
AliShaheed Muhammad &Adrian Younge, “Gary Bartz JID006” (Jazz Is Dead) In a career that has spanned six decades, celebrated alto saxophonist Gary Bartz has steadily remained an important figure in Black music movements. In his early days, Bartz played with jazz icons...
Muhammad Ali was a charismatic and fearless boxing legend who fascinated the world with his unmatched skills in the ring and unwavering commitment to social justice.
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