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“Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers” - Kahlil Gibran As winter is upon us, a thread on beautiful mosques from around the world, in the snow… https://t.co/ya...
Rooted in the ancient traditions of Roman & Byzantine bath houses, the Hammam was introduced to Islamic culture as a means for people to cleanse before prayer. As they grew in popu...
Jali is a beautiful characteristic of architectural decoration in Indo-Islamic & Mughal architecture Meaning ‘gauze’ or ‘net’ in Urdu, Jali is a perforated stone or latticed scree...
Artists have been using paper as a form of expression for thousands of years, through paper folding and intricate cutting techniques. Today, artists are redefining the art of paper...
The art of Henna has been practiced in South Asia, Africa & the Middle East for over 5000 years. The botanical name of the henna plant is Lawsonia inermis. A member of the Loosestr...
One of the oldest Mosques in the world, from the 7th century is in China. Chinese Mosques are often built in a pagoda style with a combination of both Chinese & Islamic aesthetics,...
Last day to book your tickets to the first ever Islamic Art & Culture Digital Festival Happening online on 28 & 29 November Join us & celebrate at this unique event with over 50...
The Old City of Sanaa in Yemen is one of the oldest cities in the world, continuously inhabited for more than 2500 years. Meaning 'fortified palace', the city is a work of art in i...
Moroccan design has historically been characterised by intricate carvings, arched doorways, vibrant colours & printed fabrics – paired with minimalist aesthetics, the two styles co...
Only 4 days left to book your tickets to the first ever Islamic Art & Culture Digital Festival Happening online on 28 & 29 November Join us & celebrate at this unique event with...
Over two thirds of prominent stars known in the night sky have Arabic names. This is due to the stellar navigational skills of Muslim astronomers 1000 years ago, who made considera...
Persian design has a long history, with the greatest contribution to the world’s culture. The quintessential characteristic of Persian art & architecture is its eclectic nature, wh...