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The Leeds Palestinian film festival is a unique event which aims to raise awareness about Palestine and its people. By showing thought-provoking and inspiring films, the festival hopes to share the beauty of the Palestinian people, history, society and culture. Open to all and accessible throughout November and December, most events will take place in […]
Islamic books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century will be showcased for the first time in the Middle East. The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) held annually has always attracted visitors from around the world. Launched in 1982, by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the book fair lasts 11 days and […]
Labour of Love is a new exhibition that showcases how tatreez (embroidery) was an integral part of the fabric of Palestinian society. For this unique event, the Palestinian Museum and Qatar Museums have come together to collaborate on this exhibition. Opened earlier this month at Katara Gallery 10 (Qatar Museums Gallery), the exhibition encourages visitors […]
An annual celebration of the efforts, accomplishments and achievements of people from African and Caribbean backgrounds, Black History Month has been a part of British history for centuries. Whilst the narrative can never be fully related in a month, the time allows us to share and understand how black people positively impacted the world. For […]
As we draw closer to the end of Rabi’ al-Awwal, let us take this opportunity to reconnect with some of the finest descriptions and attributes of the Prophet ﷺ. Poets, Sufis and scholars of the past have encouraged Muslims to reconnect with the Prophet ﷺ in this way, as it was in this month that […]
If there was any moment in which Malcolm X was truly awakened, it was during his Hajj in 1964. During the pilgrimage, with around 725 million Muslims from around the world, Malcolm wrote several letters to various people including his wife Betty, his sister Ella, Elijah Muhammad’s son, and his loyal assistants. Thanks to his […]
