Islamic culture
Harem
Harem (Arabic: حريم ḥarīm, "a sacred inviolable place; harem; female members of the family"), also known as zenana in South…
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Arabic calligraphy
Arabic calligraphy is the art and design of writing in various languages that use Arabic letters. Arabic writing is characterized…
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Islamic calligraphy
Islamic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy, based upon the alphabet in the lands sharing a common…
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Mosque
A mosque (Arabic: مَـسْـجِـد) is a place of worship for Muslims. There are strict and detailed requirements in Sunni jurisprudence…
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Western arabesque
The arabesque is a form of artistic decoration consisting of "surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and…
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