Afghanistan is rich in architectural heritage & natural beauty. Located in the major network of ancient trade routes, connecting India &...

Malaysian Mosques have interesting stories to tell, based on the history & multicultural society in Malaysia, which has influenced their...

The very foundation of Islam is literacy - to read & seek knowledge. The first word of the Qur’an revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was...

Designed to imitate the heavens, Islamic gardens are lush oases of scent, water and sacred geometry. They are a cool place of rest and a...

Uzbekistan is a treasure trove of Islamic architecture, renowned world over for its blue tiles adorning the buildings. In Islamic...

The old doors of Saudi Arabia are known for their rich decoration. Inspired by nature, they represent the culture & deep roots of the...

Cats are an inherent part of Moroccan culture & everyday life, living harmoniously with the people of the country. The reason stems from...

One of the oldest Mosques in the world, from the 7th century is in China. Chinese Mosques are often built in a pagoda style with a...

Over two thirds of prominent stars known today in the night sky have Arabic names. This is due to the "stellar" navigational skills of...

In the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an a chapter is dedicated to the bee, called An-Nahl. This literally translates to ‘The Bee’ & it...

The Old City of Sanaa in Yemen is one of the oldest cities in the world, continuously inhabited for more than 2500 years. Meaning...

Islam & hip-hop have always been aligned. Historically, there was a poetry culture among Arabs where poets would battle each other. The...

Spectacles are one of the important inventions in the history of humanity. Since the 9th century, Muslim scientists have contributed to...

Cats are revered animals in Islam & considered the quintessential pet. Admired for their cleanliness, they're allowed to enter homes &...

From the 8th century, the Islamic world transformed the glass industry, developing objects of beauty & function. Colourful glass lamps...

Carpets & rugs are significant to Islamic art & Muslim culture. Used for prayer, ornamentation & decoration, they are often collected as...

Kufic script is one of the oldest forms of Arabic calligraphy, developed between the 7th & 10th centuries. Derived from the Iraqi town of...

Dabke is an Arabic folk dance which originated in the mountains of the Levantine region; including Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan & Syria....

The art of Henna has been practiced in South Asia, Africa & the Middle East for over 5000 years. The botanical name of the henna plant is...

Artists have been using paper as a form of expression for thousands of years, through paper folding and cutting techniques. Today,...