The Day of Arafat marks the climax of the Hajj. For hundreds of years, pilgrims have congregated on the plain,...
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Historic photos of Palestine from the 19th and 20th centuries
Madina al-Munawarra, the Radiant City of the Prophet
Photomechanical images of Damascus and the Umayyad Mosque captured between 1867 and 1900. See also: 19th century photos from Algeria...
For the first time in many years Karachi is in a good position to say Khush Amdeed – Welcome! So if you’re planning...
In a little known corner of an Indian metropolis lies a thriving Yemeni oasis, complete with harees, gahwah, and mandi....
An audio version of this article, complete with sound from the actual visit, can be found here: KHAYAL DIARIES |...
Here is a small selection of books read and recommended by members of the Sacred Footsteps team about Palestine. The...
Recently in Pakistan, increasing value is being placed on tourism as a means for economic growth. The new government has committed to promoting Pakistan as a tourist destination, and in March 2019, rolled out a new visa policy to grant e-visas to citizens of 175 countries. Earlier this month, the Pakistan Tourist Summit was held, which brought together various stakeholders in the tourism industry, including government representatives, Prime Minister Imran Khan, members of the media, corporate and investment sectors, and local and international experts on tourism.
Listen to the audio version of this article featuring audio extracts of the poems mentioned in the text: Podcast Ep 32...
Islam in India is often portrayed as a byproduct of the 16th century Persian Mughal Empire; but if you look...
