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Sail Island
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
To escape the heat of the city this Sail Island in the Red sea area is the best retreat for the family where they can eat in the extensive food courts, swimming pool, use children’s area or see the performances in the performance area. The name is derived from the 24 meter high sails that cover the pool and seating area. ...
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...
Great Hall of the People
Beijing, China
The Great Hall of the People is one of ten buildings (creatively known as the Ten Great Buildings) constructed to honor the tenth anniversary of the People’s Republic of China in 1959. All are around today – among them the National Museum of China, the Beijing Railway Station, and the Chinese People’s Revolutionary Military Museum. All were built in the modernist style, heavily influenced by Sov...
Georgetown University
Washington DC, United States
The university campus is worth a look for its early 18th century structure and beautiful green campus gardens. Founded in 1789, it was originally run by the country’s first black Jesuit, Father Patrick Healy. At the east gate, the imposing, Flemish style 1879 Healy building is impressive with its tall clock tower. 37th & O Sts NW, Georgetown Tel: (202) 687 6538 (info) Website: ww...