Mawlid al-Nabi (Arabic: مَولِد النَّبِي), also called Mawlid, is a festive observance of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by some Muslims. It is a cultural expression, and not a religious obligation or global practice. Due to Islam using a lunar calendar, Mawlid will occur this year on October 29th, 2020. This post will …
Nigeria, also known by its official name “The Federal Republic of Nigeria,” is one of 54 countries in Africa. With over 1.2 billion people, Africa is big. The size of the African continent is comparable to the size of India, Canada and the United States of America combined. Below are 14 Fun Facts About Nigeria For …
I am so excited about today’s post. Not just because Ebere Akadiri is a friend of mine but also because her food looks amazing. And also because it’s for a cause that’s perfectly aligned with MKB’s values. Ebere, a Nigerian expat in the Netherlands and a wonderful cook, was not only kind enough to answer …
That first day when I realised my third culture kid was global both in heritage and in mindset was when she was three. My mum and I were talking at the kitchen table, and the subject of China came up in conversation. My firstborn piped up, “Mama, did we fly over China to get to …
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In the western world, Christmas is big. While retail stores start marketing in late September, the general public doesn’t get into the spirit until Thanksgiving Day; largely masked by Black Friday – the day you stand in line to get the best deals of the year! The shopping is a big part, but an even …
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