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Masjid Juma
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Masjid Juma was constructed on the place where the first Juma was performed by the Muslims in congregation. It remains closed for the entire week except for Fridays. So if your stay in Madinah extends to a Friday then definitely go out there and make your own luck. ...
The Central Market
Hong Kong, China
The Central Market is in the corner of Queen Victoria Street. It has a central courtyard and six floors. One of the first markets of Hong Kong, one can find all kinds of traditional handmade Chinese goods here. For all meat shopping this is the place to go to. In fact it is the biggest supplier of meat products in South Asia. This is also a place to collect rare Chinese herbs and roots and ...
Prophet's Birthplace
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Located north of the Marwa and Safa hills for Sayi, this is a small house with old architecture which is kept shut. On it a board reads Maktab Makkah Al Mukarramah. Posters in five languages are placed outside its locked doors by the Saudi authorities (hence confirming its authenticity) saying that “the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not want people to see his place of birth”....
Benaki Museum
Athens, Greece
This consists of a private collection of thousands of pieces of art dating back to the Neolithic era. Treasures stored here range from gold goblets to intricate textiles, to bronze statues to entire rooms from Greek mansions in the 1700s. A new section of the Museum is the Benaki collection of Islamic Art. Timings: Daily [except Tuesday] Address: 1 Koumbari Admission: 6 EUR Te...