An enthralling Persian experience, Alu Qapu Palace is just one of the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a sometimes confounding, often inaccessible, and…
The Dome of the Rock, or Qubbat al-Sakhrah as it is known in Arabic, is one of the most misunderstood and confused buildings of the Holy Land, often believed to…
The moon was so full and bright last night but alas I managed to capture only this. Resting among dead branches atop a dead tree… the moon & the night seemed so…
Circumcised Nov 27, 2011 Batu Caves, Malaysia About 64 Muslim children aged 5 to 12 years participating in a mass circumcision ceremony near Batu Caves outside…
The Shah Faisal Masjid (Urdu: شاه فيصل مسجد) in Islamabad, Pakistan, is one of the largest mosques in the world. It is a state National Mosque. It is a popular…
The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It has been described as ‘ a mole on the cheek of Lahore’. It was…