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The name Rabī‘ al-awwal means the first [month] or beginning of Spring, referring to its position in the pre-Islamic Arabian calendar. Hence this is considered to be a very blessed month. Rabīʿ al-ʾawwal is the third month in the Islamic calendar. During this month, many Muslims around the world celebrate Mawlid – the birthday of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad ( PBUH). Although the […]
• A jam packed programme of events celebrating the city’s unique culture and heritage • Over 100 events – many of them free! • Running 7 – 17 September across the city Birmingham Heritage Week will take over the city again this September, with over 100 events giving visitors the chance to discover more about […]
Eid-al-Adha is celebrated due to Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael, when God ordered him to do this. However, just as Ibrahim was about to kill Ishmael, God put a sheep in his place. Some people dispute that the son of sacrifice was Isaac (Isḥāq). Regardless, these events are remembered and celebrated at […]
On Wednesday 31 May, the UK Parliament will take part in the first ever London History Day with a series of events on the theme ‘1,000 years of history…where history is still being written’. Visitors will have the chance to attend a free talk about the Elizabeth Tower by one of the clockmakers. Families visiting […]
This year is a big one for Liverpool in north-west England – the birthplace of the Beatles, and a city where music, sports and culture fans will feel right at home. Liverpool FC, one of the city’s two Premier League football teams, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2017, while the Beatles’ iconic album Sgt Pepper’s […]
Malta packs a big historical punch. There are many very good reasons to visit Malta – it has a great climate, beautiful architecture, good value accommodation, a low crime rate, accessible countryside, widely spoken English, many restaurants, friendly people, an ancient heritage, a lively nightclub scene and driving on the left. This rocky Mediterranean island […]
