NYU'S ISLAMIC CENTER BASED CREATIVE WRITING MAGAZINE

 

For over a decade, Aftab has built itself into a voice for Muslims and minorities as a platform for self-discovery and stories of identity.

Born in the Islamic Center at NYU, Aftab is also a publication that serves as an outlet for cultural, spiritual, and self-expressive pieces made by students and community members. Similar to its namesake, which signifies sunlight in Farsi, Aftab sheds light on the work of artists, poets, photographers, and writers that may find themselves without a garden for their work to flourish in.

No matter who you are, we invite you to take part in our narrative. We showcase poetry, prose, short stories, creative writing, essays, artwork, illustrations, photography, and more.