In a landmark cultural moment for Islamic arts and history, the Holy Quran Museum in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District has opened a special display featuring a folio from the legendary ‘Blue Quran’ ...

In 2019, the Floating Museum introduced the world to an inflatable monument named “Founders,” a sculpture that featured four visages — interpretations of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable; his wife, ...

A rare 1906 Holy Qur'an from Kazan is now displayed at the Holy Qur'an Museum in Makkah, showcasing Islamic heritage and ...

The Holy Qur'an Museum in the Hira Cultural District has unveiled a rare manuscript featuring a 60-page Quran, with each page containing one complete hizb of the Holy Qur'an, showcasing the meticulous ...

In the heart of the Hira Cultural District, the Quran Museum stands as a testament to the magnificence and universality of the Holy Book, and to the reverence and care Muslims have shown in preserving ...

Doing the Umrah usually means also visiting historical sites and other places of interests in Mecca. Here are some interesting things to do in Mecca after doing your Umrah that might be a little bit ...

MAKKAH — In recent years, the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, who visit the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, have experienced enriching cultural encounters that accompany their ...

MAKAKH — The historic Al-Zaher Palace in the holy city is one of the important museums dedicated to the history of Makkah. The palace was built in 1944 to be one of the headquarters for King Abdul ...

All it takes is a simple tap. Quicker than the blink of an eye and in unlimited quantities, modern-day images are captured ...

The London-based practice is working with exhibition specialist Studio Adeline Rispal from Paris on the scheme, which will be built 7km from the Grand Holy Mosque. At the centre of the new building – ...