Suite101

Articles related to "Muslim Culture"



Ayann Hirisi Ali
Ms. Ali explains how the West, a liberal democracy, and the Islamic culture are diametrically opposed morally and philosophically especially with respect to human rights.
islamic culture muslim culture racism slavery human rights

Morocco – Marrakech and Casablanca
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.
morocco marrakech casablanca souks africa

Iconoclasm in the Orthodox Church: Part 1
This article provides a short introduction to the use of icons within the byzantine church and the origins of iconoclasm.
icon iconoclasm byzantine leo iii.

Africa in the Middle Ages
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, let's look at medieval Africa and its allegedly obscure history before European colonialism.
medieval middle ages martin luther king jr. day martin luther king jr. day

An Introduction to Pakistan's Culture
A brief introduction to the vast and rich culture of Pakistan. It's history and modern values. How this land of various sects of people is affected by elements as religion and patriotism.
pakistan religion islam sub-continent subcontinent

Arabic and Islamic Calligraphy
A brief discussion of the Arabic language and Islamic calligraphy.
islamic calligraphy art islamic art arabic

Books for Beginners:
Searching for some good books on Islamic architecture and art? This article provides some titles worth looking into.
islamic architecture islamic art books resources

Ethnicities of Russia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity travel russia tatarstan kalmykia

Lonely Planet Dubai Travel Guide
A Dubai travel guide is among new guidebook titles from Lonely Planet in their pocket-sized and purse-sized Encounter series: sights, shopping, hotels and restaurants.
dubai travel guide purse-sized united arab emirates guidebook pocket-sized lonely planet encounter series hotels sights

CHAMBA - A RAJPUT REMOTENESS
The hill station of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, India
chamba himachal pradesh indian himalayas travel

Cross-Dressing In Middle Eastern Dance
In certain Middle Eastern dance traditions, men performed Oriental dance (belly dance) in drag. This article takes you on a tour through Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey to explore the history of this practice .
belly dancing cross-dressing transvestite cross dressing transvestites

The Morgan Beatus, Part II
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
morgan beatus spain history catholic liturgy art


| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0-9 |