Bazaar: Treasures of the Islamic World
The Islamic World is full of unusual and fascinating treasures which reflect its rich and diverse culture, and also its interesting history.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Middle East & North Africa
Fasting for Ramadan
Muslims throughout the world celebrate this holy time by abstaining from food during the hours of daylight.
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Iran Food Guide
Iranians like to mix up their sweet and savoury flavours. Rice is the basic staple, but it is often mixed up with meat and fruit or vegetables to make a dish called polo, and served with stews (khoresh), or the ubiquitous kebab.
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North Africa’s Natives: The Berbers
The Greek and Phoenician traders called them barbarians but the true nomenclature of the Berber people is “Amazigh”, which means “free people”.
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Along the Spice Trail
The Egyptians mummified their dead with cumin, the Chinese burnt cloves to commune with the spirit world, and some medieval Europeans believed nutmeg was the only cure for the Plague…
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