The Syrian footed bowl with bits of gold is known as a Tazza and is formed of a colourless yellow…
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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…
Sha'ban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. This is the month of "separation", so called because the pagan…
International Women’s Day on 8th March globally celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of fabulous women from the past,…
Crossing the Tweed River at Berwick brings you into another, quite distinct, country. The road quickly starts to pass…
With vast expanses of moorland, forests, historic houses, pretty towns and a stunning coastline with golden beaches, Northumberland is a…
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A staggering 885,000 Muslims supported the allied cause during the first world war, recruited from far-flung parts of British empire,…