This mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan showcases modern craftsmanship while honoring centuries-old traditions. The biggest myth ...

Step inside the grand Nuremberg Castle, a medieval gem that offers a glimpse into the city’s rich history. Discover the ...

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Located next to Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie was once a royal residence for various French leaders. At the end of the 14th century, King Charles V and the rest of the palace's inhabitants moved ...

The number seven, as in other Abrahamic faiths, is considered sacred among Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam that emphasizes values of tolerance, volunteerism, and pluralism. The new Ismaili ...

A populous city in India’s northwest will usher in a new century of elite sport after officially being selected to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games. Amdavad, formerly known as Ahmedabad, is a ...

In an important acknowledgment of Iran's deep cultural history, the historic city of Kashan has been accepted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). It has been named a creative city in the ...

The Ismaili Center stands as a symbol for many Houstonians whose layered identities are shaped by religion and culture as much as place. (Iwan Baan) The Ismaili community is a sect of Shia Islam with ...

Yakutiye Madrasa, Erzurum. Central muqarnas, Islamic ornamental three-dimensional architectural decoration, embellishing a church ceiling, 1310. Credit: Richard Piran McClary Coptic capital with ...