Articles related to "Mosque"

Istanbul's Blue Mosque was built partly as an effort to show Christians that Ottoman culture could produce something to rival the Hagia Sophia.

One of the most recognizable structures in Turkey is the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. It is open to tourists, but some planning is required.

The Canadian Muslim sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie is back for its fourth season with a new cast member.

Little Mosque on the Prairie combines humor & stereotypes to defuse interracial conflict & create harmony. It's a successful Muslim television show in Canada.

Travelers to the United Arab Emirates can increase their understanding of Emirati culture and the Islamic faith by joining a guided tour of the Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai.

Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to the Umayyad Mosque, one of the great holy sites of Islam.

Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.

Non-Muslims can see magnificent Middle Eastern architecture, learn about Emirati heritage and gain a better understanding of Islam on a tour of Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Travelers to Oman should visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat with its towering minarets, white marble courtyard, beautiful prayer mat and stunning chandeliers.

Hassan II Mosque, located in Casablanca, may have been designed by a French architect, Michel Pinseau, but it is thoroughly Moroccan.

I'tikaf or Seclusion in the Mosque is to stick to something whether good or bad and to block everything else out of your life. A time for Allah only.

The annual Multi-faith pilgrimage takes place in London, organised by Westminster Interfaith. Walking and talking together, the pilgrims visit various places of worship.

Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.

Parents and teachers often look for ways to make Ramadan a learning yet exciting experience for children. Here are some suggestions on how this can be done.

Filling up the laneways between Turkey's Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, a myriad of stalls and shops awaits. Istanbul's atmospheric, teeming crowd at its best.

Just a short ferry ride away awaits Turkey's holiest place, Eyup Mosque. Behind lies a hilly Ottoman cemetery, at the peak of which sits the leafy Pierre Loti Cafe.

Morocco is a great place to experience Africa and a Muslim culture for the first time. It is exciting and accessible. Marrakech and Casablanca are the cities to see.

Tunisia is becoming ever more popular as a short break destination with fine restaurants and hotels, plenty of history and culture and long sandy beaches.

Just a few minutes from Istanbul's entertainment nightspots, the Cihangir district offers Turkey's finest in cafes, restaurants, antiques, bric-a-brac and people-watching

Uskudar is only a quarter of an hour's ferry trip from the centre of Istanbul. But in that fifteen minutes you'll cross continents.

Too often Istanbul begins to wear out the over-zealous visitor. Yet two often-overlooked places are but a brief stroll from Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet.

The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.

Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.

Kazan, Tatarstan, is an essential stop for travelers looking to explore the Russian Federation further than Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Casablanc is a modern city with impressive white buildings, flower bedded, palm lined road dividers, breezy boulevards and 2880 km of Atlantic coast.

The Temple Mount or Al-Haram al-Sharif, perched, high above the narrow streets of East Jerusalem is the holiest and most disputed religious site in the Israeli capital.

The historic city of Cordoba is one of Andalucia's hidden gems. Its wonderful array of attractions including mosques and palaces make it one of Spain's best destinations.

While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.

Fort, museum, mosque, historic houses, a restaurant, three souks, a dhow tour: how to make the most of the Dubai Big Bus City Tour when visiting Dubai for the first time.

Dekhistan, in the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, is one of the remotest of destinations in this desert country, but worth the effort (and adventure) of getting there.

UNESCO Heritage Sites - the Alhambra, Cordoba's Mosque and Seville's Cathedral -highlight Andalucia, home to Mediterranean beaches, flamenco, sherry and the White Towns.

It is time for Eid - the Muslim holiday for sharing love. There is lots that can be done to inculcate the spirit of Eid in children. Here are some Eid ideas for children.

Ranging from spiritual activities to food, and shopping London makes out to be a much more convenient spot than many other non-Muslim countries in the world for Muslims.

Parento want to instill in their children the spirit of Ramadan so that when fasting is eventually compulsory for the kids, they can easily manage Ramadan.

The hammam or Turkish Bath, an ancient middle Eastern variation of the traditional steam bath, is making a major comeback at international spas.

We think of the Moorish culture of Spain as limited to the south of the country and Andalusia. But the north is also full of Arab monuments and influence.

The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.

Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson remain the front runners for the second job in British politics. Both may have to rely on secondary votes to secure victory on May 1st.

On secondary preference votes, Boris Johnson has been elected mayor of London. Critics however still remain to be convinced he is up to the task.

Spain's cathedrals are one of the best ways for the traveller to appreciate the multiple styles and flavours of Spanish culture.

Muttrah is the historical and cultural heart of Muscat, the capital of Oman. Here Oman's history as a great seafaring and trading nation comes alive.

Delhi claims some of the finest monuments reflecting the Indo-Islamic style which followed the arrival of Muslim rulers.

At the foot of the Atlas, the walled city of Marrakech is a lush oasis where orange trees leave their scent all around and birds twitter in traditional gardens.

A glimpse of Turkish art, culture, history, food and entertainment garnered from a short stay in Kusadasi

The best stroll along the city's waterfront takes in the late-Ottoman Imperial residence, the shopping area of Besiktas, Ciragan Palace and the famous mosque at Ortakoy.

Less popular with tourists than nearby Ephesus, the ancient site of Miletos, equally important and brimming with historic monuments, can be visted in peace and leisure.

Aboriginal actor Adam Beach is poised to take on a leading role in Law & Order: SVU this fall as Det. Chester Lake, but he hasn't forgotten his Canadian roots.

Bosra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once ancient capital of the Roman province of Arabia, lies 120 kilometres south of the Syrian city of Damascus.

Morocco's reputation as a tourist destination is growing rapidly. In this moderate Islamic country few women wear the veil and religious tolerance is widespread.

In an attempt to save up to $171 million the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) has announced they're cutting 800 jobs beginning in May, 2009.