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Perspectives
The price of giving up on ancient buildings in Turkey is significant both from both a historical and a social perspective.
يقام مهرجان المولد النبوي السنوي سنويا في القيروان للاحتفاء بيوم مولد النبي محمد عليه الصلاة والسلام حيث تعج الجوامع بالمسلمين للاستماع إلى الذكر والمدائح النبوية وترتيل القرآن الكريم.
Mouled is the celebration of the birth of Mohammed, Islam’s prophet. Worldwide, Muslims gather to hear poems and stories about the prophet’s life, recite the Qur’an, and enjoy festive music and foods.
Many in the Black community see Black hair as an art medium. But what is art without an artist?
The artists have worked together in the United Arab Emirates for a decade after bonding over similar ethnic roots.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.