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Hajj is an Arabic term which literally means "to leave for a place". Islamically, it refers to the sacred pilgrimage and the fifth pillar of Islam. Introduction Every year, around...

There emerges from Islamic architecture a particular poetry. Fine mosaics, sumptuous sculptures, complex engravings, majestic gilding, mashrabiya and admirable stained glass windows... Introduction So many extremely rich architectural details that...

The word oummah is an Arabic term often translated as nation or community, in French. It defines, among other things, a group of people sharing a common descent and living...

Every year during the month of Dhou al-Hijja, millions of Muslims converge on Mecca to perform the great pilgrimage, or hajj. Every believer who has the means and the physical...

At the heart of the battle between the Palestinians and the Zionist occupation, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam after the Sacred Mosque in Mecca and...

The black stone of the Kaaba is a mysterious and fascinating element that arouses the interest of researchers, historians and believers around the world. Introduction Located in Mecca in Saudi...