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Discover the ultimate well-being overhaul in Whitby, one of North York Moors’ most prominent areas that offer an array of experiences within the moorlands for nature- lovers to discover. Words Tahira Khan Discovery of The North York Moors The North York Moors contains one of the largest moorlands in England that covers one-third of the […]
There’s so much more to London than just the London Eye, Big Ben and the bustling Oxford Street. Dive deeper into the capital and you’ll find an unmethodical bunch of neighbourhoods all waiting to be discovered. To inspire you for your first or next trip, we’ve pulled together this article which will give you details […]
Architectural influences can vary from one place to another, but one thing is for sure, architecture can help us connect with a culture and people. Islamic architecture takes this to another dimension by infusing within the discipline the added element of divine connection. With Islamic architecture, the physical structure is not where things stop. Islamic […]
Towards the end of last year, Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the results of their latest census which showed that the UK has witnessed rapid growth in the Muslim population. In 2011, the Muslim population was 4.9% of the entire population, whereas, in 2021, it rose to 6.5%. This means that Britain’s Muslim minority […]
World Hijab Day (WHD) is a phenomenal initiative which invites women from all backgrounds, religions and ethnicities to wear the hijab and stand united with Muslim women. Muslim women from around the world face abuse and discrimination on a daily basis, which is why WHD is a unique moment to challenge the narrative. Today marks […]
‘All loves are a bridge to Divine love. Yet, those who have not had a taste of it do not know.’ This quote by the world-renowned poet Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi meticulously sums up the principal aim of the swirling dance performed by devoted dervishes. Also known as the sema, the whirling dervishes momentarily leave this […]
