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Islamic Months

The Forgotten Islamic Month of Safar

The second month in the Islamic calendar, Safar is by and large a neglected month even though it is regarded in Islam as one of the four sanctified months. Coming right after the blessed month of Muharram, Safar may not have any specific religious dates to look out for, yet over time it has reduced […]

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News Travel

British Nationals Can Now Perform Umrah Without The Need For a Visa

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched the new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This means that British nationals who intend to visit Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to obtain a visit visa in advance of travel and they can stay […]

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INTERNATIONAL Travel

Escaping To Taif: A Calm Oasis Perfect For a Summer Retreat

Whether you’re in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj, tourism, to visit family or for business, you have to visit Taif!  Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and only an hour’s drive east of Makkah, Taif promises a world like no other in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Beautiful and prominent in its very own way, the city […]

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HAJJ 2023 News

Umrah Season Restarts As The Largest Hajj Pilgrimage In History Comes To An End

A record-breaking 2.5 million pilgrims made it to Makkah this year to perform the major pilgrimage known as Hajj. With crowds all standing in unity donning their white Ihrams, pilgrims endured the extreme 45Β°C heat as they followed in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim AS in carrying out the many rituals of Hajj.  Described by […]

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History & Heritage

Hijrah Ithra Museum Exhibition

Discover what it was really like for the Prophet (pbuh) to flee on his life-changing, eight-day 400 km journey from Makkah to Medina via a unique exhibition that has opened in Saudi Arabia.Β  What’s more, it is even accessible to anyone around the world via a stunning 360Β° web link, allowing you to explore it […]

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Events News

Seven Unmissable Islamic Events at The Bradford Literature Festival

With a ten-day programme consisting of a jam-packed schedule of events featuring artists, scholars and poets, Bradford once again says hello to the Bradford Literature Festival! With hundreds of events planned, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of seven Islamic events that cannot be missed this year: PETER SANDERS: A RETROSPECTIVE Join Bradford Literature […]

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British Muslim Magazine

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