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The Prophet’s Birthday, or Milad un Nabi as it is commonly known in Muslim culture, is celebrated in most of the Muslim countries and in India as well. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar. While the Shias celebrate […]
Married couple Omar Shahid & Aaminah Patel reflect on a surprisingly inspiring trip to Andalusia’s main attractions. As free spirits who love to travel, explore and discover different cultures, our spontaneous nature pushed us to Andalusia last month. Andalusia is a majestic part of Spain that we had little idea was replete with such a […]
Countries follow astronomical calculations to determine future dates of the Islamic calendar, and this year the Islamic year will be 1437 AH In 2015, that date falls on 13 October. The holiday has different significance for both Shia and Sunni Muslims. Muharram is a solemn holiday for Shia Muslims, one they mark by mourning for […]
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, […]
‘It really makes me think about becoming a Muslim’: Liam Neeson considers converting to Islam following trip to Istanbul. Could be leaving his Roman Catholic beliefs behind? According to The Sun, Neeson admitted that Islamic prayer ‘got into his spirit’ while he was filming in Turkey. ‘The call to prayer happens five times a day, […]
The calm and warm waters of the Arabian Gulf have traditionally been the home of ancient Arab dhows and vast merchant ships, plying between its oil rich nations and the rest of the world. It is only in the last couple of years that there have been regular cruises within the area. Such is the […]
