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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 and marks the start of a month of fasting and religious devotion. This year Ramadan will start on May 27 and will finish on June […]
Sha’ban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. This is the month of “separation”, so called because the pagan Arabs used to disperse in search of water. The fifteenth night of this month is known as the “Night of Records” (Laylat al-Bara’at). However, observance of this day is disputed. The Islamic Calendar is a […]
A photo series title ‘Places You’ll Pray’ captures the different places Americans Muslims perform their five daily prayers outside the mosque and at home. Sana Ullah Photography Speaking to Buzzfeed, she said her goal is not to “flaunt the idea of piety or prayer,” but to demonstrate the ease with which Muslims pray and to […]
Faiza Samee Welcome to the secret world of Faiza Samee, there are slivers of silver, the glitter of gold and vibrant richness of colours that make the royal courts come alive. You will experience the intricate traditions of hand embroideries passed, painstakingly recreated in bejewelled waistcoats, delicate tulle and fusion tunics. Luxurious materials like colour […]
International Women’s Day on 8th March globally celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of fabulous women from the past, present and future. The national demographic census illustrates that there are 32.2 million women in the United Kingdom; all equally remarkable. Muslim women this, Muslim women that… In this article are examples of a few […]
Istanbul is one of those timeless cities that you can visit, visit again and then revisit. It is genuinely modern, but wonderfully traditional; offering something for everyone, be it a quiet spiritual retreat, or a bustling city break. Istanbul itself is split over two continents, with the Bosphorous, connecting the Black Sea and Sea of […]
