The Kuwait Police Museum is an intriguing destination that captures the essence of the nation’s law enforcement history and cultural evolution. It was established to honor the contributions of the police force to Kuwait. The museum displays various artifacts, documents, and exhibits that tell the story of policing in the region. The museum was built… Continue reading Kuwait Police Museum in Bneid Al-Gar
Category: Middle East
Here you will find stories concerning the three countries that have visited there so far: Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Baab Makkah Jeddah Gate, Saudi Arabia
This beautiful site stands tall at the start of the road leading to the holiest city for Muslims, Makkah. Baab Makkah has witnessed hundreds of millions of pilgrims journey to Muhammed's hometown. This is a three-arched gateway with a large turret on each side, providing support and entrance from Jeddah to Makkah. It serves as… Continue reading Baab Makkah Jeddah Gate, Saudi Arabia
Exploring a Mysterious Abandoned House in Jeddah
Wandering through the outskirts of the city of Jedddah, Saudi Arabia I came across this mysterious house. More like the ruins of it. I found it very difficult to learn anything about this place and its owner. The maps gives us the name Abdullah Omar Batwil. Who is this person? No restriction to access the… Continue reading Exploring a Mysterious Abandoned House in Jeddah
Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy, Kuwait
The Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy is a captivating destination for tourists and art lovers alike, situated in the heart of Jabriya, Kuwait. This museum is dedicated to Islamic calligraphy, featuring an extensive collection of beautifully crafted pieces spanning centuries. Visitors can explore the intricate designs and styles of various calligraphers, each reflecting the… Continue reading Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy, Kuwait
Al-Baqi – The holiest pilgrimage destination for Muslims
Jannatul Baqi (Arabic: جنة البقيع; “Garden of Baqi”), also known as Baqi al-Gharqad (Arabic: بقیع الغرقد; “Baqi of the Boxthorn”) is the main cemetery in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It contains the graves of many prominent members of Mohammed’s family, as well as graves belonging to the Sahaba, Tabi’in, and many prominent scholars. Some structures were built over the graves… Continue reading Al-Baqi – The holiest pilgrimage destination for Muslims
Al-Qurain Martyrs Museum
In the aftermath of the Iraqi invasion in 1990, several cells of popular resistance arose throughout Kuwait. One of these groups was formed by 31 young men who took a collective oath to defend their native land. They called themselves the Al-Messilah Group. First, the group collected all the weapons they could get their hands on,… Continue reading Al-Qurain Martyrs Museum
The House of Mirrors, Kuwait
The House of Mirrors or Mirror House, also known as the Khalifa & Lidia Qattan Art Museum is the residence of Artists Khalifa Qattan and his wife Lidia Qattan, both intellectual and pioneer artists in their field. The creator of the Mirror House, Lidia, is an Italian-born artist and writer who moved to Kuwait when she married her husband… Continue reading The House of Mirrors, Kuwait
Myth or Reality? Eve’s Tomb in Jeddah
The claim that the tomb of Eve, mother of mankind, is in the Cemetery of Eve in central Jeddah has sparked a controversy. It is difficult to locate the tomb of Eve and to determine the exact date of her death. Some accounts claim that Eve was buried in this cemetery, while many academics stress… Continue reading Myth or Reality? Eve’s Tomb in Jeddah
Exploring Failaka Island: A Hidden Gem in the Persian Gulf
Failaka Island is located in the Persian Gulf, about 20 kilometers northeast of Kuwait City. Failaka Island is developing a local tourist industry, with activities including fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, and other water sports.Failaka Island has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. It was a… Continue reading Exploring Failaka Island: A Hidden Gem in the Persian Gulf
Following the Prophet Muhammad’s Battle of Uhud
The Battle of Uhud is the second most essential battle in Islamic history. The Uhud War took place in the valley of Mount Uhud near Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Battle of Uhud was a military conflict between the early Muslims and the Quraysh tribe that took place on March 23, 625 AD. According to the… Continue reading Following the Prophet Muhammad’s Battle of Uhud
Frog on the border 