Heritage & Destinations: andalusia

Islam × Culture: What Happens When Islam Meets a New Place?

What happens when Islam meets a new place? Across the Muslim world, the answer has never been simple. From Moroccan architecture and Spanish vocabulary to Swahili cuisine, South Asian mehndi, Maranao art, and Central Asian polo, local traditions have shaped how Islam is lived and expressed. Explore the cultural exchanges that created the diverse heritage of the Muslim world.