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From Kazakhstan to Tajikistan, to Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan, Central Asia is known for its magnificent mosques – each an architectural masterpiece in their own right. Here are 24...
Manakeesh is a flat baked dough with toppings. It is part of the Levant region cuisine, comprising Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine & Syria. Manakeesh evolved to be the one of the most b...
Ebru is the ancient Turkish art of marbling - creating colourful patterns by sprinkling & brushing pigments on water, which are transferred to paper. Highly regarded, it is on UNES...
The Taj Mahal, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World is in Agra, India. A symbol of love, it was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favo...
The Muslim World is beautifully diverse and home to delicious & indulgent sweets & desserts. From chewy Turkish Delight, to cheesy Kunafa & nutty crisp Baklava, there is much to en...
Friday is an important day for Muslims. It is more significant & beneficial than any day of the week. In many Muslim countries Friday is a weekly holiday, people attend the mosque...
Indigenous Architecture can change the way we live on Earth. Architects are embracing regionalism & traditional buildings, as these structures have proven to be energy efficient &...
Moroccan design is all about colour, texture & fluid lines. It is a unique blend of North African, Mediterranean & Islamic styles, creating a distinctive look which has inspired ar...
Historically, artists have been inspired by the Holy Kaaba. Their artworks are beautiful visual representations of Pilgrimage, creating spiritual connections. To celebrate #Interm...
The art of calligraphy on a dried leaf was practised widely in Ottoman Turkey. This was difficult & delicate work. The leaf was dried, & the tissue removed to leave the skeletal me...
Algeria known as the “Balcony of the Mediterranean” is at the crossroads of three worlds Mediterranean, Arab & African. A thread on the beautiful Islamic architecture & rich herit...
When Muslims pray, they turn towards Mecca. The Islamic term for this direction is qibla. Islamic astronomers created Qibla Finders to indicate the direction prayer. They were obj...