In our guides to the classics, experts explain key literary works. Ibn Battuta, was born in Tangier, Morocco, on February 24, ...

The status of women Ibn Battuta’s travels revealed intriguing insights into the status of women across regions. In inner West Africa, he observed matriarchal practices where lineage and inheritance ...

A perforated, blanket-like roof of stone-clad steelwork covers the Al-Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women in Qatar, which has been completed by American studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Located ...

Kazakhstan is prohibiting people from wearing clothing in public that obscures the face and impedes facial recognition, ...

ALBAWABA - A social media video that showed two young ladies entering a mosque while wearing imam robes and doing twerks within the hallowed building has caused a great deal of indignation in Turkey.

Masquerades have invaded Imam's house and mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Akoko North Local Government, Ondo State, it has been revealed. The masquerades allegedly beat up the Imam's wives and children ...

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Women had earned the right to vote in 1963, and soon after began running for public office. By the late 1970s, Iran had female members of parliament, judges, diplomats, and even business executives.

News about Muslim Veiling, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

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