The Blue Mosque, known as the Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. This magnificent mosque, famous for the stunning blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior, was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and built between 1609 and 1616 during the height of the Ottoman Empire. A Historical Masterpiece The Blue […]
Saudi Arabia’s national tourism brand, Welcome to Arabia, has launched “Ramadan Lights” – the latest phase of its global tourism campaign, This Land is Calling. This initiative invites visitors from around the world, including British Muslim travellers, to immerse themselves in the beauty, spirituality, and traditions of Ramadan in the holy city of Saudi Arabia. Ramadan […]
Tea makes the world go round – and stopping for a cup of tea is popular in countries worldwide. The UK has been a big tea drinking nation since the seventeenth century. At one point, the cost of tea was so expensive that ladies used to lock it up in little boxes and make a […]
The much-loved Ramadan crescent lights have returned to Edgware Road, bringing a warm glow to the heart of London’s Muslim community. Organised by Marble Arch London BID in partnership with The Portman Estate, the stunning 2.9m illuminated crescent at Nutford Place shines daily from 6am to 11pm until 30 March 2025. Adorned with warm white […]
Lamb Pulao with Greens I had this very dish at a tiny restaurant that serves authentic Afghani food. When I go to a restaurant that I have never eaten at before and where the cuisine is new to me, I always ask the waiting staff what they recommend, and this was it. I love rice […]
The Aya Sophia, also known as the Hagia Sophia, stands as one of the most iconic structures in the world, with a history that spans more than 1,400 years. Originally constructed in 537 C.E. by the Eastern Roman Empire under Emperor Justinian I, it was initially built as a grand cathedral, dedicated to the Holy […]
