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For decades, mosques up and down the country have opened their doors for visitors of other faiths to bridge the gap between Muslims and members of other faiths. However, in 2015, the national initiative, #VisitMyMosque was developed by the Muslim Council of Britain with the intention of mosques opening their doors together on one day. […]
Safar is the second month in the Islamic calendar and is regarded as one of the four sanctified months. Over time, many have tainted the sanctity of the month by referring to it as an unlucky month. In fact, many go as far as believing that any celebratory occasions (including weddings) should not be held […]
While every day is significant when exploring history, August 31 in particular was rather eventful. Over the many centuries, remarkable events unfolded on this date that changed the course of history. To commemorate and celebrate this day, let’s explore some of the most notable events that took place on this date. King Henry VI Becoming […]
Translated and annotated by Yahya Birt, Riordan Macnamara and Münire Zeyneb Maksudoğlu, Islam in Victorian Liverpool is an eyewitness account and travelogue by Yusuf Samih Asmay about Britain’s first mosque in Liverpool and its community of Muslims. Known to the world as an Ottoman intellectual, Asmay brings to life Abdullah Quilliam’s (1856-1932) life and character […]
Launched for the first time in 2020, South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is all about celebrating, commemorating and educating others about how South Asians contributed to the growth of the UK. Running from July 18 to August 17, the month focuses on the pioneering efforts and successes of people from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, India, […]
Alpujarras is a region which is located at the foothills of the splendid Sierra Nevada Mountains. While the region boasts charming farmlands, deep gorges and breathtaking peaks, it’s most notably known for its picturesque and Berber influenced white villages. The region is home to around fifty villages which have all retained their original and distinctive […]
