Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan ...

Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan ...

Samarkand, four hours east of Bukhara and near ... is the size of a small village and needs time to explore. Bibi-Khanym Mosque – plundered for its marble columns – is another Islamic ...

Uzbekistan’s legacy as a melting pot for ideas, creativity and craftsmanship is being revived with a series of ambitious ...

New Zealanders observed the Muslim call to prayer Friday to reflect on the moment one week ago when 50 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques were killed. News Wrap: Dozens die when ferry ...

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the destination it highlights. CNN retains full editorial ...

From the white embrace of winter that covers Uzbekistan’s mountain resorts to the blazing orange sunsets over its desert ...

When a woman was invited to attend a funeral at a mosque in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, she wasn’t sure how to wear the required headscarf respectfully. So, she went next door for advice.

Mosques were once a rare sight in Japan, but no longer. The latest, Masjid Istiqlal Osaka, opened in Osaka’s Nishinari Ward last year. It is housed in a former factory building.

Al Diaz [email protected] Curious about the traditions of Islam, but never had a chance to visit a mosque? This weekend is your chance. For the first time in South Florida, local Islamic ...

In Nigeria today some churches want to have two branches on a street or Mosques. “We have had conversations with representatives of religious houses about why noise pollution is a bad idea and ...