The Maternal Aunt of the Prophet (PBUH) – Cyprus
Upon arrival in Larnaca, visitors can’t fail to notice the Larnaca Salt Lake. A flocking place for flamingos, this lake is not far from a palm grove, which surrounds an…
Preserving the Emirati craft of Talli
Words: Rabi’ah.M Special thanks: The IRTHI Contemporary Crafts Council “The craft of Talli is close to the heart of the U.A.E culture which narrates a beautiful artistic tale of old…
Syrian Supper Club Winchester September 2019
Feast on mouthwatering middle-east inspired food for a Winchester one off! Special guest speaker to be announced soon…. The Syrian Supper Club is a campaign by the Hands Up Foundation. The idea behind…
Magical and positively breathtaking – the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are one of nature’s most spectacular sights. The great swathes of yellow, green, red, blue and violet can provide as much light as the moon at its brightest. The hardest part…
Muslim in the city – Date nights – a nuisance or saving grace?
If you are anything like me – a lady who juggles her time between working, house chores and mummy and wifey duties – then you will understand the importance of…
Creative Wedding Ideas – Halal Hen Do’s
Halal Hen Do’s – Is this integration of the eastern and western trends eventually going to supersede the traditional henna ceremonies? Our Features Writer explores further….. During the past decade…
A Special Kahani – Restaurant Review
So what’s the story here then? Situated in Sloane Square, this luxury of a restaurant, which I had the chance to explore, is a treasure hidden below street level, opposite…
CINEMA FROM SYRIA AT LEIGHTON HOUSE MUSEUM
In aid of Hands Up Foundation Leighton House Museum, the spectacular ‘East Meets West’ palace of art of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, is proud to be working with the Hands…
The Night of Power in Al Aqsa – Film Review
One Night in Al Aqsa is hitting the screens in Leicester Square. I would describe this docu-movie as a sequel to Abrar Hussain’s sequel to One Day in the Haram…
Best places to visit in Britain in August
There is so much to explore this August! There are plenty of things to do in and around the UK, which include your family and friends enjoying events, festivals and…
Summer Sipping – 7 of the best drinks to cool down this Summer
Ice Tea Sweetened black or green tea flavoured with lemon, or sometimes peach. For something a little different ,try iced herb or fruit teas. Iced peppermint is really refreshing. Iced…