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Drinking coffee as a beverage is said to have originated in Yemen in the 15th century in Sufi Shrines. It was there that coffee berries were first roasted & brewed in a way similar...
Muslims believe in the existence of seven skies or heavens. The seven skies serve as a reminder of the vastness and complexity of the universe, and the power and majesty of Allah....
The Sultan Qaboos Mosque of Sohar in Oman is an exquisite architectural wonder. The colour of the Mosque changes, depending on the position of the sun and the time of the day, refl...
Did you know that in Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship? For every level of friendship, there is an Arabic word to describe it. From Sadeeq to Khaleel, it is rare to find...
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran is also known as the Pink Mosque! The Pink Mosque gets its name from the rose-colored tiles that cover the exterior of the mosque & the pi...
In 1807, Omar ibn Said, a Muslim scholar, was stolen from Senegal & sold into slavery in America. He left behind an autobiography written in Arabic. To mark the International Day...
‘Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller’ - Ibn Battuta The most famous explorer in the Muslim World, Ibn Battuta, travelled more than any other explor...
From selfies to family photos, our phone cameras have enabled us all to become photographers. But, did you know a Muslim scientist in the 10th century, Ibn al-Haytham invented the...
The Shah Mosque is located in Isfahan, Iran. It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era, built during the Safavid dynasty under the order...
Damascene marquetry is one of the oldest, most distinguished traditional handicrafts in Damascus. The art & craft of marquetry involves applying pieces of wood veneer to create dec...
The old doors of Saudi Arabia are known for their rich decoration. Inspired by nature, they represent the culture & deep roots of the central Saudi region. Decorated doors were an...
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...