The Islamic kingdoms of medieval Spain are legendary for their artistic and architectural glories. They are also famous, although perhaps at times through rose-tinted spectacles, for centuries of co-e
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Female Tourists in Arab World: Uncovered Report
I was deeply upset that such behavior sometimes took place and had become so closely associated with some Muslim men. Here we are trying to argue about how Islam liberates women by valuing them for th
Tlemcen: Old City in Contemporary Clothes
Known as the "Pearl of the Maghreb," Tlemcen (540km east of Algiers)is one of the oldest cities in Algeria that passed through different dynasties, enriching it with different cultures and heritages:
Pompeii Collapses Spark Worry and Outrage
Pompeii mayor Claudio D'Alessio does not want to go down in history linked with Pliny the Younger, the Roman who chronicled the destruction of the ancient city nearly 2,000 ago in an eruption of Mount
The Alpujarras: Spain's Last Muslim Stronghold
From the many hillside cafes and plazas of the bustling city of Granada, snow-capped mountains are visible just a short journey away. On the slopes of these mountains are strings of ...
East London Mosque Festival Draws Mega Crowds
An exhibition within the London Muslim Centre charted the history of the mosque which had been founded in 1910 and fund by Muslims and non-Muslims working together...
Istanbul: European Capital of Culture
As one of 2010's European Capitals of Culture, Istanbul launched a myriad of activities on offer in the city. It is the first ever city in a predominantly Muslim country to hold the title...
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