The spiritual crescendo of the Islamic calendar is underway as Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 and announced the final dates of Hajj ...

The Turkish hammām is far more than a place for physical cleansing—it is a deeply rooted institution in the public and religious life of Muslim societies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. As they fulfill a religious ...

Ritual and social order -- Ritual, relics, and the Meccan sanctuary -- Chapter outline -- Treasure of the Kaʻbah -- Temple implements and treasure of the Kaʻbah -- Swords and the origins of Islam -- ...

Based on anecdotal evidence, Islam’s popularity has been growing in Turkmen society in the last decade. What explains this apparent rise in religiosity in Turkmenistan? Islam was introduced to the ...

Built in 15th Century by Isa Bey, this hammam is located in the middle of the Old Skopje Bazaar, between the Murat Pasha Mosque and the Suli Lodging. Alongside these two buildings, they remain the ...