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The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims as a whole, but for Shia Muslims it is a major religious commemoration of the martyrdom at Karbala of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h). It falls on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. (Friday 29th September – Saturday […]
The new moon signals the beginning of the month of Muharram. The Hijri New Year is the name given to the first day of the month. Muharram marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, when the grandson of Muhammad (P.B.U.H), Imam Hussein ibn Ali, was killed, and is widely commemorated by the Shia Muslim […]
…Halal-conscious travelers. Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It’s a gateway to Turkey’s southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya’s time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman […]
The London premiere of ‘Victoria & Abdul’ took place in Leicester Square on the 5th September. The red carpet was full of stars including Dame Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, author of ‘Victoria & Abdul’ Shrabani Basu, Director of the movie, Stephen Frears, and many more. The movie has been based on the book […]
If you’re looking for a halal restaurant, you’ll be spoilt for choice in London. Many London restaurants serve halal food, and some offer a strictly halal menu. 1. Benares Restaurant Based in the heart of Mayfair, Benares is Atul Kochhar’s Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant. Atul’s acclaimed menu explores dishes from all over India, thus what […]