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The holiday season has drawn to a close and many of us are starting to feel that sensation of unease and trepidation. While the season of autumn is usually a time for new beginnings, the transition can also leave us feeling slightly dreadful as the days become shorter and leaves begin to fall. The good […]
Celebrity chef and former Masterchef winner Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed demonstrates a unique and ingenious breast cancer awareness campaign at the London Halal Food Festival, the world’s biggest Halal food festival, at London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Park, E20, on the 24-25 September at 12:30-1.00pm each day. Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, NHS Doctor and food author, is heading a […]
Thanks to its many modern neighbourhoods and ancient districts, every year, millions of tourists make their way to the sprawling city of Cairo. Whether it’s your first or fifth time visiting, choosing the right neighbourhood can be a challenging task. But make no mistake, past all the narrow streets and bustling traffic, visitors will find […]
Personally invited to create hairstyles for Grammy Award Winning singer Ashanti’s latest UK 20th Anniversary Tour, international hair stylist Mohammed Ilmaas came up with styles that were truly show-stopping. With four shows across four cities, Ashanti wanted four different looks. It was a task that Ilmaas was perfectly placed to undertake. Having created styles for […]
Long before Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, Muslims travelled from one end of Africa to the depths of China. The names of some are famous such as Ibn Batutta, Ibn Jubayr and Al-Maqarri. Whilst they all travelled for different purposes, something innately drove them to traverse difficult paths to reach an end. Before the advent […]
The island of Sicily is replete with reminders of Islamic presence. From street names influenced by the Arabic language to architectural wonders that were once used as mosques, traces of Islamic History can be found by those who explore thoughtfully. Lasting over two centuries, the island of Sicily was a Muslim stronghold between the ninth […]
