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It’s a well-known fact that prominent historical figures like Ibn Batutta and Al-Masudi – both explorers and travel writers – entered India from different ports to discover that the land was vast and densely populated. They also recognised that the country was home to people from various backgrounds and religions, including those who were following […]
A historic county located in the north of England, Yorkshire is the largest county with history dating back to medieval times. Regardless of what has happened between then and now, the county has maintained its elegant beauty throughout the ages. Yorkshire is best enjoyed in the summer months when the skies are blue, hills are […]
Thinking of booking a trip to Sri Lanka? Ranked by Lonely Planet as the #1 country for travel in 2019, it’s set to become even more popular. Lanka is a trending destination right now, with numbers of tourists — coming for sun, surf and tea plantations — rising from 447,890 in 2009 to 2.1 million last […]
Dhu’l-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic Calendar. This sacred month in the Islamic calendar is one in which the Hajj (Pilgrimage) takes place. On the Day of Arafat, Muslims on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca gather at dawn on Mount Arafat, travelling from Mina. Mount Arafat is the place where the prophet […]
MFest is coming to the British Library this Friday, here’s what to expect. From comedy nights to poetry, it’s a chance to explore the diverse artistic identities of Muslim communities. There’s a lot going on over its three days, so we picked a few events you won’t want to miss. MFest will be taking place […]
Ramadan through the generations with TV presenter Natasha Asghar, radio presenter Anisa Nasir and youtuber Super Saf. With each passing generation, Ramadan has changed over the years. From large family gettogethers to spending quality time with loved ones, from the more traditional Aisha samosas to burger patties from Tahira and balancing work with fasting – […]
