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European Muslim-Friendly Cities where to spend your next holidays
European Muslim-Friendly Cities where to spend your next holidays Most Muslims worldwide would think twice about travelling to Europe as they feel it'll be hard to find halal food. But thanks to the presence of the Turks, the Moroccans, and the Algerians in the...
Best areas for shopping in Madrid
Discover why Spanish nature reserves are considered one of the best in Europe
Get ready to discover why Spanish nature reserves, are considered among the best destinations in Europe. With 52 UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserves, there are a multitude of diverse ecosystems and rich natural landscapes to enjoy.
The Top 6 Reasons to Visit Spain
The Top 6 Reasons to Visit Spain By Halal Trip | 23, Dec, 2016 Among all the hot travel destinations in the world, Spain manages to come off right at the top because it is packed with splendid answers to ‘Why travel to Spain’. There are so many must-visit places in...
The Ummayad dynasty in al-Andalus
Reign of the Andalusian UmayyadsʿAbd al-Rahman I The ascent of ʿAbd al-Raḥmān assured the survival of Muslim power in Spain. Confronted by the intrigues of the ʿAbbāsids, by the jealousy of the earlier Muslim settlers, who opposed his appointments, and by the...
Follow the trace of Al-Andalus Legacy in these routes through Spain
Our suggested route explores the heritage, history and culture of al-Andalus, the Islamic Andalusia of the 8th to 15th centuries. Follow these routes to marvel at unique sites like the Alhambra in Granada and the Great Mosque of Cordoba, and visit charming villages...
Morocco Inland & Coast 14 days Tour
YOUR PROGRAM Day 1 Casablanca Upon arrival to Casablanca; the biggest city of the country, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you would be able to go for a visit to the GREAT MOSQUE HASSAN II where you will...
Halal Holidays in Morocco
Halal Holidays in Morocco Morocco is the up-and-coming destination for halal tourism. It offers a wide choice of halal-friendly accommodation in beach resorts, historic cities and mountain villages, great halal food and...
The Aljama of Madinat al-Zahra
On the terrace located in the east of the “High Garden” of Medina Azahara, the Aljama Mosque was built, which, due to its location (next to the palace but outside it) allowed to share the use of the building among the population of the city and the...
El germen del Renacimiento europeo está en Cordoba
No es hasta los siglos XIX y XX cuando historiadores y arabistas, a menudo foráneos, comienzan a destacar la importantísima dimensión cultural de la Córdoba omeya, «luz de Occidente», la mayor ciudad europea del momento. Un crisol de culturas y religiones que...
Origin of Cordoba courtyards
To answer the question we need to go back in time, to the ancient civilizations that settled in the past, such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks or Romans. Back then, houses were already arranged, as in this case, around a central courtyard, where the family...
The roman city of “Corduba”
Corduba, that is, Roman Córdoba, was founded by General Claudio Marcelo between the years 169 BC and 152 BC, and he settled, as we will see in the section dedicated to urban planning, opposite the part of river Guadalquivir where it is no longer navigable. The...
Chefchaouen
Beautifully perched beneath the raw peaks of the Rif, Chefchaouen is one of the prettiest towns in Morocco, an artsy, blue-washed mountain village that feels like its own world. While tourism has definitely taken hold, the balance between ease and authenticity is just...
Gardens of Al-Andalus more than aesthetic role
Author(s): FUNCI Book publication: Editorial Al-Fadila. Valencia. 2012 Number of pages: 53 ISBN: 978-8461276806 Price: 10 € on de info@funci.org
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Tariq ibn Ziyad
Tariq ibn Ziyad was a Muslim general who led the Islamic conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711-718 A.D. He is considered to be one of the most important military commanders in Iberian history. Under the orders of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I he led a large army from...
Visigoth kingdom
Visigoth kingdom One of the most important of the Germanic peoples, the Visigoths separated from the Ostrogoths in the 4th century AD, raided Roman territories repeatedly, and established great kingdoms in Gaul and Spain. Roman power in Spain collapsed during the 5th...
The Muslim conquest of Spain
Ummayad conquest of Hispania The Byzantine Empire, weakened by its wars with Persia and the alienation of its Coptic Christian and Jewish populations, lost Syria and Egypt between 636 and 640 to the nascent Ummayad Caliphate, which then invaded Libya. The Byzantines...
Choose Andalusia and get soaked the joy of southern Spain
If you are looking for a few days rest by the sea, southern Spain has so much to offer you in Andalusia. Its coast, bathed by the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean, is famous for its miles long beaches. Discover pretty villages with white-washed houses and a bunch of cultural options and entertainment for relaxing.
Costa del Sol Malaga, Andalusia
The sunny coast of Malaga Endless beaches to stroll along, hidden coves, white villages that appear like a mirage in the middle of the mountains, historical landmarks with centuries of culture, afternoons spent shopping and evenings dining by the sea. These are the...