Erdogan’s ‘grand vision’ to lead the Islamic world has limitations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s religious revivalism is rooted in the neo-Ottomanism that constitutes a bitter ...
Holy Islamic relics go on display at city hall
Islamic artefacts dating back hundreds of years, including the cloth used to cover the Kaaba in Mecca, are going on display ...
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Regional Rarities That Sold for Millions Worldwide
What makes an item worth millions of dollars? Is it its history, rarity, or simply the prestige of owning it? Across the Arab ...
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Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis – a sect of Islam – established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967. It has served ...
A Guide to Turkish Baths—And the Hammams to Visit in Istanbul
Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and ...