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Masjid Qiblatain
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Masjid Al Qiblatain has a very historical significance in Islam. In the early years of Islam the Muslims of Madinah used to pray with their faces towards the Masjid Al Aqsa (the mosque in Jerusalem). It is at this masjid that Allah revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) the Ayats of the Quran that commanded the Muslims to now face the Holy Ka’abah. The Prophet (PBUH) then tilted his face towards the Ka’ab...
What to do with Children in Tow
Sanaa, Yemen
Sana'a is not really much of an amusement for children, unless your six year old has a hereditary interest in anthropology or history. Yemeni children have few activities besides running about in streets populated by men with daggers – not much of a concern for the mothers, as there are no kidnappers or pedophiles around. It is pretty common to see a swarm of kids rolling along a street or public ...
Temple of Past Emperors
Beijing, China
This is the site where emperors belonging to the Ming and Qing dynasties made sacrifices to their dead ancestors. Unfortunately many of the features that made this temple unique and beautiful were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. These included the ancient wooden tablets that symbolized past rulers. Nevertheless it is still worth going to especially to catch a glimpse of the beautif...
The Berlin Zoological gardens
Berlin, Germany
are a fascinating place, and the most visited of all the zoos in Europe. More details in the ‘What to do with kids’ section. ...