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The word ‘mosque’ means 'place of prostration' & is any place where a Muslim prays & worships Allah. Minarets & domes on mosques have become architectural markers of Muslim identit...
Gargee'an (قرقيعان) is an eastern Arabian traditional annual festival which takes place on the 15th night of Ramadan. It is celebrated by children dressing in traditional attire &...
Every spring roses bloom in the western Saudi city of Taif, turning pockets of the Kingdom’s vast desert landscape a vivid & fragrant pink. In April, they are harvested for the ess...
The colour blue (al-azraq) in Islamic tradition often signifies the impenetrable depths of the universe, and turquoise blue is thought to have mystical qualities. For Ramadan, her...
Cats are much loved animals in Islam & considered the quintessential pet. Admired for their cleanliness, they're allowed to enter homes & mosques To celebrate Caturday in Ramadan,...
In Africa, an ancient manuscript culture has survived into the present when studying the Qur’an. Students use wooden tablets to practice Arabic calligraphy, & to help them memorise...
Welcome to Al-Mutanabbi Street the ‘Book Market of Baghdad’, where books remain in the street at night because Iraqis say: “The reader does not steal and the thief does not read.”...
Designed to imitate the heavens, Islamic gardens are lush oases of scent, water and sacred geometry. They are a cool place of rest and a reminder of paradise. To celebrate the arr...
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting & is centered around prayer, reflection & community. People come together for Iftar - the meal in which Muslims break their fast upon the sun...
Mosques are at the heart of Islamic life. Muslims spend much time inside mosques during Ramadan as they congregate for communal prayers. Many mosques are renowned for the beauty &...
The Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammed ﷺ over 23 years, with the first revelations in the month of Ramadan in 610 AD. How did the Qur’an reach us today in its final form...
Romantic poetry is the poetry of sentiments, emotions & imagination. Muslim cultures have a long tradition of poetry, celebrating beauty in the world For #WorldPoetryDay a thread...