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Al Rayan Bank has been named as the provider of βthe Best Islamic Finance Services in Western Europeβ, by Trade Finance Global magazine at its annual excellence awards. The awards are designed to recognise and commend organisations for their contribution and dedication to the trade finance sector. Award selections are made by the editorial team […]
Married couple Omar Shahid & Aaminah Patel reflect on a surprisingly inspiring trip to Andalusiaβs 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 […]
South Korea state food agency launched an app providing details of halal eateries in line with the governmentβs goal of attracting more Muslim tourists. Called βHALAL Koreaβ, the app provides the locations and other information of both restaurants and supermarkets. Additionally the app allows users to scan bar codes of food products to determine whether […]
This is the first time H&M, the world’s second largest retailer, has featured a Muslim model wearing a hijab in a video designed to encourage consumers to recycle their clothes. And it’s opened up the debate on Muslims in fashion. As expected, the video, released earlier this month and entitled “Close the Loop”, is 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 […]
Qurbani, also know as Udhiya during Eid-ul Adha – is an act to commemorate Prophet Ibrahimβs sacrifice as mentioned in the Holy Quran. Qurbani in Islamic terms means the slaughtering of an animal with the intention of getting close to Allah (SWT) by giving some or all of the meat to the poor and destitute. […]
