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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 […]
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. […]
With over 36.5M people residence in the area, Algeria is a North African country with a Mediterranean coastline and a Saharan desert interior. Many empires have left legacies here, such as the ancient Roman ruins in seaside Tipaza. In the capital, Algiers, Ottoman landmarks like circa-1612 Ketchaoua Mosque line the hillside Casbah quarter, with its […]
