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For travelers with a passion for Islamic history, architecture, and cultural heritage, some cities stand out as living museums—places where centuries-old traditions meet curated collections of Islamic art and scholarship. Here are six remarkable cities where the story of Islamic civilisation unfolds across palaces, mosques, museums, and bustling streets. First stop…. 1. Istanbul, TurkiyeOnce the […]
Morocco is situated in Africa with quite some African heritage, but its common history with Al Andalus (Islamic Spain), its climate and its varied topography, its Arabic name (Maghred Al Aqsa = the West of the Muslim world) and its proximity to Europe and the Middle East, all give this country a special position. Its population is […]
It may come as a surprise to learn that there is still a small Muslim community in Greece today. Therefore, it would be interesting to delve into the Islamic areas that exist within Greece. Islam has a presence in Greece through two distinct communities: the longstanding Muslim population that has resided in the country since […]
With so many activities and variety of events taking place, we have curated five distinct experiences suitable to visit with your family and friends this summer. The Annual BVAC Classic Motorshow Festival For more than half a century the BVAC Classic has been organised by the Borders Vintage Automobile Club, with this year seeing over 1,000 […]
Ramadan is near, the time is ripe for Muslim couples to embark on a romantic journey and create lasting memories before the spiritual festivities begin. From breathtaking landscapes to culturally rich cities, here are three top Muslim-friendly destinations that promise to kindle the flames of love and adventure. Istanbul, Turkiye Where East Meets West in […]
On Friday 8th of September at 11 PM, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. The epicentre of this tragedy was high up in the Atlas Mountains located around 70 kilometres south of Marrakesh. Because of this disastrous news, social media platforms are filled with images and videos of the earthquake that hit the country, and […]
