The world's oldest capital city that has been inhabited for 4,500 years
It's known as the "City of Jasmine" and people first settled there in the 3rd millennium BC - but tourists are warned against ...
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Minarets of Umayyad Mosque ..Architecture masterpieces which rise up in Damascus sky
One of those edifices was the Great Umayyad Mosque with its three minarets that stand as a historical and archeological witnesses which rise up in the sky of Damascus to become unique models all ...
‘Hugely rare discovery’: 2000-year-old tomb with 12 skeletons and Holy Grail chalice
There’s long been speculation of underground chambers below the monument known as the Khaznah, or the Treasury, in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan — and now it’s been confirmed.
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October 7 Marks a Stark Contrast Between Netanyahu’s Resolve and Muslims’ Failure
Dr. Tanveer Zamani, an American Muslim Surgeon, marking the anniversary— decoded the contrast between PM Netanyahu’s triumph ...
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Islamic art: The art of Arabia
Islamic art encompasses much more than pieces created explicitly for religious purposes, such as an illuminated Quran or an intricately carved minbar in a mosque ... under the Umayyad and Abbasid ...
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Mosques of the UAE: Al Aziz's futuristic design is even better by night
Prominent on the corner of Um Yifeenah Street on Reem Island, Al Aziz mosque is impossible to miss.Its unique architectural ...
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new zealand mosque shootings
New Zealanders observed the Muslim call to prayer Friday to reflect on the moment one week ago when 50 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques were killed. News Wrap: Dozens die when ferry ...
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No place to pray
But they have no idea where they will pray next. In the building next door, a mosque stands empty in the Munich Forum for Islam (MFI), an organization set up in 2014 to promote a modern ...
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Awqaf to preserve 80 heritage mosques
The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has chalked out a plan to refurbish 80 heritage mosques across the country, local Arabic daily Arrayah reported. The plan is implemented in ...
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List of Countries Without Mosques
Mosques, as the central places of worship in Islam, are ubiquitous in many parts of the world, symbolizing the vibrant presence of Muslim communities and their religious practices. However, there ...
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In Egypt, massive funding for new mosques questioned amid economic crisis
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
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This City Has the Most UNESCO Sites in the World — How to Visit
While the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Medina Azahara, the city’s historic center, and the Courtyards Festival of Córdoba are ...