The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, located in the capital emirate of Abu Dhabi, is the largest in the United Arab Emirates. The late president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin…
The City of a Thousand Minarets! A city, Historic Cairo, one of the oldest Islamic Cities that boasts paramount of prominent Mosques, Madrasas, Hammams, and Fountains is named “The City…
Introduction A timeless example of innovative design and cross-cultural fusion is seen in Moorish architecture. The Moors on the Iberian Peninsula throughout the Middle Ages fashioned this ingenious tapestry. Horseshoe…
In the heart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a nation known for its rapid modernization and commitment to education and culture stands a symbol of architectural marvel and intellectual…
The Park 51 Cultural Centre is a bold architectural vision that is poised to change the urban environment in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The world has taken notice of…
Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (or al-Aqsa Mosque), acknowledged by UNESCO to be an exclusively Islamic holy site, is considered one of the holiest and most sacred structures in the Islamic creed. Located…
A mosque or masjid in Arabic is a communal building reserved for the purpose of praying in Islam. The word “masjid” is translated as “a place of prostration”. There are…
SeaWorld is a well-known chain of marine mammal parks, oceanariums, and animal theme parks that originated in San Diego, California, in 1964. It has since expanded to various locations throughout…
While creating a cinematic background to normal life with their modern yet sleek and tech design, the House of Wisdom, Library and Cultural Center located in Sharjah- U.A.E., is a…
Even though the word “calligraphy” brings some definitions to everyone’s mind, especially the ones into art and architecture, it is probably much more than that. To better understand calligraphy in…
The Louvre, Abu Dhabi, is a museum on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is designed as a city, with numerous buildings, under a large, all-encompassing canopy-like dome that…
Rahim khan-e-khana was one of the nine gems, also known as the ‘navratnas’ of Emperor Akbar. When Rahim was four years old, his father was assassinated on his way to…
