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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 […]
Antalya is a popular choice for holidaymakers, and there’s a good reason for that! Referred to as the gateway to the Turkish Riviera, Antalya boasts a splendid old city, fine museums, and breathtaking beaches all while being surrounded by the Taurus Mountains, which are home to inspiring ruins and walking trails. It’s for this exact […]
Being obligatory for those who are able and can afford it – regardless of social status, race and background – Muslim pilgrims come from far and wide to perform their pilgrimage. The majority choose to take the simplest and quickest form of transportation by flying here. However, there are others – although a minority – […]
Bradford has big plans to host a series of events this June for its annual Bradford Literature Festival. Many artists, poets, journalists and authors are scheduled to appear including the young and old. One such planned event is based around the hot topic of travel writing; more specifically travel writing whilst traversing the Muslim lands. […]
Strategically located with the Mediterranean to the south and the Tarsus mountains to the north, Alanya is not only a modern city thriving with tourists but was once an important part of the Pamphilian plain. Details of the city have been well preserved by travel writers such as Piri Reis, Evliye Celebi and Ibn Batutta […]
