Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan ...

According to his will, the great state and political figure Islam Karimov was buried in the complex of Hazrati Khizr mosque in Samarkand, on September 3, 2016. At the initiative of the President of ...

Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan ...

Uzbekistan’s legacy as a melting pot for ideas, creativity and craftsmanship is being revived with a series of ambitious ...

Here’s what to expect when visiting Samarkand, the ‘Eden of the East’. From shimmering mosques to historic tombs, Samarkand is packed with unmissable cultural sites. Start your day at Siyob ...

Samarkand, four hours east of Bukhara and near ... is the size of a small village and needs time to explore. Bibi-Khanym Mosque – plundered for its marble columns – is another Islamic ...

Bring the right shoes, as Samarkand is a great walking city, even outside of this area. There is also an Afrasiyab museum next door. Another place that is lovely is the 1404 CE Bibi-Khanym Mosque ...

When a woman was invited to attend a funeral at a mosque in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, she wasn’t sure how to wear the required headscarf respectfully. So, she went next door for advice.

New Zealanders observed the Muslim call to prayer Friday to reflect on the moment one week ago when 50 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques were killed. News Wrap: Dozens die when ferry ...

From the white embrace of winter that covers Uzbekistan’s mountain resorts to the blazing orange sunsets over its desert ...

Mosques were once a rare sight in Japan, but no longer. The latest, Masjid Istiqlal Osaka, opened in Osaka’s Nishinari Ward last year. It is housed in a former factory building.

Al Diaz [email protected] Curious about the traditions of Islam, but never had a chance to visit a mosque? This weekend is your chance. For the first time in South Florida, local Islamic ...