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…
Islamic History in the Heart of Delhi, India
It’s a well-known fact that prominent historical figures like Ibn Batutta and Al-Masudi – both explorers and travel writers – entered India from different ports to discover that the land…
Ramadan the holiest month of the year
Ramadan Mubarak! The holiest month in the Islamic calendar, which sees Muslims undertake a 30-day fast starts in May. When did Ramadan Start? Although Ramadan is always on the same…
Everything you need to know about Ramadan 2018
Ramadan in 2018 will start on Wednesday, the 16th of May(16/5/2018) and will continue for 30 days until Thursday, the 14th of June. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar,…
Mehreen Baig speak’s about being a muslim women
Society is so busy speaking for Muslim women, they never get a chance to speak for themselves, writes documentary filmmaker Mehreen Baig Some people will say you can’t be a…
What is Ashura?
The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims as a whole, but for Shia Muslims it is a major religious commemoration of the martyrdom at Karbala of Hussein, a grandson…
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan
Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan, a holy month of fasting and religious devotion. The festival falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starting in May…
Qatar’s Mejda set to sign deal for $220m Tunisian tourist project
Qatar’s Mejda Group is to sign a deal to develop a $220 million tourism complex near Tunis, a Tunisian official and a representative of the Qatari group said on Wednesday….
The real power of Amazon’s Christmas advert
Featuring a Muslim cleric and a vicar, the advert denotes a powerful message and is praised as inspiring & different. Amazon has certainly grabbed the best Christmas advert this year….
Power and Protection Islamic Art and the Supernatural
Showcasing over a hundred spectacular objects from Morocco to China, Power and Protection is the first major exhibition to explore the supernatural in the art of the Islamic world. …