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Thinking of booking a trip to Sri Lanka? Ranked by Lonely Planet as the #1 country for travel in 2019, it’s set to become even more popular. Lanka is a trending destination right now, with numbers of tourists — coming for sun, surf and tea plantations — rising from 447,890 in 2009 to 2.1 million last […]
Dhu’l-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic Calendar. This sacred month in the Islamic calendar is one in which the Hajj (Pilgrimage) takes place. On the Day of Arafat, Muslims on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca gather at dawn on Mount Arafat, travelling from Mina. Mount Arafat is the place where the prophet […]
MFest is coming to the British Library this Friday, here’s what to expect. From comedy nights to poetry, it’s a chance to explore the diverse artistic identities of Muslim communities. There’s a lot going on over its three days, so we picked a few events you won’t want to miss. MFest will be taking place […]
Ramadan through the generations with TV presenter Natasha Asghar, radio presenter Anisa Nasir and youtuber Super Saf. With each passing generation, Ramadan has changed over the years. From large family gettogethers to spending quality time with loved ones, from the more traditional Aisha samosas to burger patties from Tahira and balancing work with fasting – […]
According to the Pew Research Center, Muslims will grow more than twice as fast as the overall world population between 2015-2060 and will surpass Christianity as the largest religion in the world. Two institutions in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the united states ”The Jewish synagogue Temple Beth El” and ”Lancaster Bible College” — are offering classes […]
1. Warwick Castle Immerse yourself in a thousand years worth of history, where ancient myths and spell binding tales will set your imagination alight. With tons to see and do, and set in some of the UK’s most splendid grounds, Warwick Castle will send shivers down your spine and electrify your senses. www.warwick-castle.com 2. […]
