The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression ...

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A day trip to Cordoba is a popular excursion for those visiting the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. While many pe ...

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The significant Greek influence on the architecture was also apparent ... to visit Syria to intensify his study of Arabic and Islam. It was there he adopted his pseudonym, Ibrahim ibn Abdallah ...

Eleven works from the Vatican Apostolic Library are featured in the second Islamic Arts Biennale, held from January 25 to May 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They include ancient translations of the Quran ...

The Koutoubia Mosque, an iconic landmark with its towering ... Must-see sites: The Bou Inania Madrasa, an exquisite example of Islamic architecture. The bustling Chouara Tanneries, where leather ...

View of the AlMidhallah exhibition component, the outdoor exhibition spaces, at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025. Image © Marco Cappelletti At the forefront of this ...

McGill University architecture students visited the Lebanese Islamic Center in Montreal to learn about Islamic design as part of Muslim Awareness Week. The visit showcased calligraphy and geometry in ...