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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

Culture
How Beaverton Muslim student-athletes navigate fasting and sports
High school athletes in Beaverton share how they balance athletic competition while fasting for Ramadan.

College life isn’t always Ramadan-friendly. Some schools want to change that
As Muslim students across the country began fasting for Ramadan, colleges have stepped up efforts to make them feel more included on campus.

Celebrating Eid Al-Adha in Oregon
Hundreds of Muslims gathered at Hillsboro Stadium on Tuesday to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. Muslims celebrate two Eids every year. Eid Al-Fitr, after the holy month of Ramadan, and Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate Hajj, the annual pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudia Arabia.

Travel Ban Could Have Lasting Effect On Oregon Universities
More than 180 students at Oregon's three largest public universities are directly affected, and university officials are concerned about a chilling effect on future students.

NW Life
Portland Muslim Cultural Festival Celebrates Inaugural Year
The International Muslim Cultural Festival has long been in the works and finally came to fruition this year with help from Portland Parks and Recreation.

politics
Beaverton Mosque Welcomes Train Stabbing Victims' Families
Friday night members of a Beaverton mosque welcomed the family of one of the victims from last month’s deadly MAX train stabbings.

NW Life
What Does Ramadan Mean?
Traditionally a time of fasting, reflection and celebration, Ramadan commemorates the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.

politics
At Post-Attack Vigils, Oregonians Urge Each Other To Stand Up To Hate
Participants urged each other not to let the killings – and the hate that apparently motivated them – drive Oregonians apart.

Think Out Loud
OHSU On ACA | Douglas County Libraries | American Quran
How could local hospitals be affected by changes to the Affordable Care Act? What will Douglas County do without libraries? And what does the Quran have to say about modern day American life?