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Merlin Annual Pass is offering families the chance to bag the ultimate bargain – 52 weeks of family fun from just £109** per person! This is the BEST price for 2018 and an amazing offer that nobody should miss out on. At an average cost of £13 per visit, the Merlin Annual Pass is one […]
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 […]
What a lucky man! Sadiq Khan becomes first ever London mayor to take a trade mission to both India and Pakistan. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has become the first British politician of his generation to make the journey between India and Pakistan on foot at the Wagah border crossing. The mayor, whose family originated in India […]
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 […]
Queen Victoria, also known as the Empress of India, was born in 1819 and had a life quite unlike any Queen before her. She reigned for 63 years, had nine children, one husband and two very dear companions – one of who was a man named Abdul Karim. Based on the book by Shrabani Basu […]
The University of Birmingham is bringing a major interactive digital exhibition telling the fascinating story of the Birmingham Qur’an to the UAE for the first time. Exhibition visitors will be able to explore the manuscript in digital form as well as viewing a detailed replica of the holy script. The exhibition will form a highlight […]
