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When India Sailed to Makkah: A 350-Year-Old Hajj Chronicle
The 17th-century Anīs al-Ḥujjāj, a Hajj travelogue newly translated into English, shows the forgotten maritime world that bound Mughal India to Islam's holiest city.
Echoes Through Dubrovnik: Sevdalinka’s Timeless Tales of Longing
With his acoustic guitar and haunting vocals, Ibrica Jusić of Croatia has honed a distinct style of sevdalinka, a musical genre that is rooted in Slavic tradition and influenced by Islamic life.
Want To Perk Up Carrot-Ginger Soup? Use African Spices
Food
Marie Kacouchia's recipe for a warm bowl of Creamy Carrot-Ginger Soup can be tailored with cacao, soumbala and chile powders.
Spotlight on Photography: Long Exposure Grabs AlUla's Starry Night
Arts
Photographer Waleed Dashash gets away from urban light pollution, adjusts his aperture and shutter speed—and catches the majesty of AlUla at night.
Lamu's Last Dhow Builders and the Craft That Refuses To Vanish
On Lamu, off the northern Kenyan coast, builders of traditional wooden vessels that carried sailors who made their living from the sea for more than a millennium today steer them toward a different economic horizon: tourism.
How a US Filmmaker Reclaimed a Forgotten Syrian Lebanese Legacy
Josh Chitwood belongs to a small group of American descendants trying to document and preserve their Syrian Lebanese history before it disappears. What compels people like him to recover what remains?
Connecting Across Cultures: A Conversation With Author Nawar Shora
Through humor and shared stories, Nawar Shora explores how understanding builds trust across cultures and communities.
In Diverse Nigeria, a Simple Side Dish Holds Universal Appeal
Food
The starchy side dish can be made from a wide variety of grains or vegetables, and its appearance is as humble as its appeal is universal.
Momma’s Maqluba: From Damascus to My Alabama Table
Food
This is how a Damascus dish became my Alabama family story, one generation at a time.
Learning Center Lesson
How Othman Almulla's Journey Reflects the Growth of Golf in the Arab World
Students trace how a sport introduced from outside can be adopted, adapted and eventually become locally meaningful.
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Creamy Carrot-Ginger Soup
Marie Kacouchia's recipe for a warm bowl of Creamy Carrot-Ginger Soup can be tailored with cacao, soumbala and chile powders.
Spotlight on Videos
Photographer Waleed Dashash gets away from urban light pollution, adjusts his aperture and shutter speed—and catches the majesty of AlUla at night.
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