Ice Cream in Muslim Cultures Around the World
Ever wondered where ice cream came from? It is believed 2000 years ago in Persia, Arabs who conquered the Persian Empire enriched the...
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Minarets
The word Minaret comes from the Arabic word manarah, meaning lighthouse. Its function is to be a beacon of hope & project the Muslim call...
Botany & Art in Islamic Culture
Scholars of Islamic culture contributed significantly to botany, herbals & healing, improving knowledge of plants. They classified plants...
Eid Feasts from Around the World
The celebration of Eid al-Adha brings people together to enjoy a delicious feast with family, friends & neighbours. In Islam, sharing...
Contemporary Artists Perspectives of the Holy Kaaba
Historically, artists have been inspired by the Hajj pilgrimage. Their artworks are beautiful visual representations of Hajj, creating...
The Kaaba and the Kiswah
In Islam, Hajj is an annual pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the ‘House of God’ in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five...
Paskistani Truck Art & Ms Marvel
Marvel's first Muslim superhero has come to our screens with the new series, Ms Marvel. Released on June 8, it follows Kamala Khan, a...
Mosque Ceilings
Mosque ceilings are designed to reflect the magnificence of the universe. For Ramadan, here are spectacular details of 24 Mosque ceilings...
Historic Prayer Rugs
Rugs are a significant part of Muslim culture. Used for prayer, ornamentation & decoration, they are often collected as family heirlooms,...
Muqarnas
Muqarnas is an ornamentation element applied in Islamic architecture. It fills the inner parts of semi-domes with its honeycomb shape....
Qibla Finders
When Muslims pray, they turn towards Mecca. The Islamic term for this direction is qibla. Islamic astronomers created Qibla Finders to...
Blue Islamic Architecture
The colour blue (al-azraq) in Islamic tradition often signifies the impenetrable depths of the universe, and turquoise blue is thought to...
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