Thareed or tharid, also called Salona, is a tasty dish that is similar to a stew but with more flavour. Made up of meat, potatoes and vegetables plus Arabic spices. The dish has a rich Islamic history, as it was the favourite meal of Prophet Muhammad and is popular to serve for Iftar during Ramadan….
Since it’s World Hijab Day today on the 1st February, here is an explanation of why women to wear the hijab. You might be surprised by some of the reasons women choose to wear hijab and what wearing hijab means to them. Hopefully, even if you don’t wear hijab yourself or are perhaps thinking to…
This dessert as with most Arabic words, when spelt in English, seems to have many spellings! Is it Mahalabia? Mahalabiya? Mehalabia? Muhallabi? Either way, whatever the spelling! This is a tasty recipe that’s perfect for adults and children alike. You can also customise it with lots of different toppings! This dessert is commonly served during…
If you’ve never visited a Mosque (or Masjid as it’s called in Arabic) before, it might be scary visiting a mosque for the first time or knowing what the mosque etiquette is! What do I do when I enter the mosque? What clothes should I wear? Is it okay for me as a none Muslim…