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Muslims’ Contribution To The Growth Of Music In India

Through court patronage and gharana system, Muslims have contributed immensely towards the development of Indian music. Continue reading

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Holi’s Muslim History

Though Holi may be a Hindu festival it has a Muslim history too. Continue reading

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Siesta At Hazrat Nizamuddin

A retiring refuge in this noisy city. Continue reading

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Islamic Volleyball at Hazrat Nizamuddin

Besides its Sufi shrine, Thursday qawwalis, and Karim restaurant, Hazrat Nizamuddin has another attraction – Islamic Volleyball. Each evening young Muslim men collect in an open courtyard called Urs Mahal to play this American game.

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