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The University of Sharjah hosted an astrolabe workshop in which western scientists showed participants how an astronomical instrument made by an ancient Muslim scholar nearly 1,000 years ago measured ...

The Taliban have intensified their cultural crackdown in eastern Afghanistan after authorities confirmed the public destruction of dozens of musical instruments in Nangarhar province, reinforcing the ...

PALOS HILLS, Ill. (RNS) – A musical play explores the shared history of Islam, Africa and blues music through the eyes of an enslaved storyteller-musician. PALOS HILLS, Ill. (RNS) – The history of ...

If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home. Whether you ...

Besides ability to provide precise measurements of altitude, local time, and position of starts, al-Khujandi’s astrolabe is of astounding beauty. Credit: The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha: Marc ...