The New York Times – Travel:
Once a trade hub on the Silk Roads, Bukhara is now known for its medieval Islamic architecture — and increasingly as a place for contemporary art and culture.
Category: Muslims and Islam
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How Muslim Businesses in New York Prepare to Celebrate Eid
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
From Fordham to Bay Ridge to Hollis, Muslim businesses get ready for Eid al-Fitr, the exultant celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil
The New York Times – Travel:
The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls.
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Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
The New York Times – Travel:
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
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Yusuf Islam Wants to Explain Himself
The New York Times – Music:
As Cat Stevens, he helped define the singer-songwriter. After converting to Islam, he became a lightning rod. His new memoir explores it all.
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Yogyarkata, Indonesia Is Where Javanese Culture Begins
The New York Times – Travel:
The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.