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Often described as the Eternal City, it is easy to see why Rome has gained this name. Everywhere you go, there are reminders of its incredible heritage and the construction secrets that still amaze. Just consider the subject of concrete. Modern concrete is struggling to survive the environmental effects of just a few decades. Roman […]
• 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 […]
Visit the garden terrace where Queen Victoria once sat. Her Isle of Wight home, Osborne House, is opening to the public. Visitors can now visit Queen Victoria’s seaside home on the Isle of Wight where visitors can explore the private garden terrace where the queen once sat and painted. Designed by Prince Albert panoramic views across […]
Yes you heard it here first, London’s iconic red double-decker buses have been transformed to promote Pakistan on the roads of Central London. This ultimate branding campaign is running under the theme of “Emerging Pakistan” and will continue for four weeks. Tens of thousands of people will get to see the London buses daily during […]
British Muslim Magazine has flown out thousand’s of miles away, to explore the amazing areas of Kusadasi, Turkey. First stop, Virgin Mary’s House. We start our series in Kusadasi, Turkey – the home of history, heritage, halal food and amazing people. Turkey is a safe place to travel, regardless of what the national media may […]
