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Mawlid al-Nabi or simply Mawlid, is the celebration of the birth of our beloved prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The term “Mawlid” comes from the Arabic word for birth, and “un-Nabi” means “of the Prophet,” so the full term translates to “Birth of the Prophet.” There is huge historical Significance as our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born […]
Honeymoon destinations are the stuff of dreams, where couples excitedly plan the perfect place to celebrate the beginning of their married lives. As soon as we arrived at Malé Velana International Airport and felt the warm breeze and saw the turquoise waters, we instantly entered honeymoon mode. Our speedboat ride to Sun Siyam Olhuveli private island […]
The Mesopotamian Express is a luxurious train that takes passengers on a scenic journey through the Anatolia region, stopping at some of its most iconic cities. Covering a distance of 1,051 kilometres in just 24 hours, the sleeper train travels from Ankara to Diyarbakir, passing through Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Elazıg, and Bingol along the way. […]
Are you a Muslim traveler seeking a vacation experience that aligns with your cultural and religious values? Look no further than the exciting world of halal cruising—a specialised sector within the cruise tourism industry designed to cater specifically to Muslim guests, launching later this year. A decade ago, I engaged regularly with multiple cruise lines, […]
How international eye care charity Orbis is tackling avoidable blindness in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh In 2017, around 700,000 of the predominantly Muslim Rohingya community fled persecution in their homeland of Myanmar. After arduous journeys, most arrived in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. They joined over 300,000 stateless Rohingya already there. Today, almost a million people live in […]
“Ramadan holds a special place for Muslims around the world, Rabi’ah.M talks to Omar Tahir, a resident in Riyadh about his and his family’s Ramadan routine.” As Muslims, we look forward to the blessed and holiest month of Ramadan because it gives us the perfect opportunity to learn a new routine of self-discipline and strengthen […]