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Entertainment at weddings has always been perceived as delightful. While your guests enjoy the spread, incorporating some form of entertainment programme at your wedding reception can add a lot of razzle to your dazzeling party. You might wonder which form of entertainment suits a wedding party. Well, here are some entertainment options you could use to keep the air merry. What could be better than a sizzling salsa performance by professional dancers? Such a performance would not only entertain your guests but will also probe them to get on to the dance floor and try a few Latino moves themselves. The chemistry of this form of dance illuminates with passion.James and Alex are professional dancers from the UK whose love for salsa moved them to the Middle East. This duo has performed a number of events in UAE, Europe and Asia. They also teach salsa. Their services are in ... [more..]

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Arab and Muslims in North America-Part One Hasan Yahya, Ph.D In 1955, Italy celebrated the five hundred anniversary of Columbus’s birth. A fair displayed his belongings, which included an Arabic book by Al-Sharif al-Idrisi, an Arab Muslim geographer, which is said to be what inspired Columbus to seek the New World. The first nation in the world officially to recognize United States independence was Morocco, an Arab country, in 1787 (Mehdi, 1978) Oman was the first Arab Muslim nation to have trade relations with the United States government; a trade treaty was signed by Sayyed Said and the United States in 1834. An Omani ship arrived in New York in 1940 to deliver the first cargo of goods (Mehdi, 1983). The first African Muslim group came to the United States in 1717. Religious words such as “Allah” and “Muhammad” were circulated among the Arabic-speaking slaves, and a refusal to eat ... [more..]

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Thiruvananthapuram, the city of the snake god , is the capital of Kerala State and is situated at south India. The city is a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Named after the fabled Serpent God 'Anantha' on whom Sri Anantha Padmanabhan (Lord Vishnu) reclines, the city is built on seven hills. Caressed by the Arabian Sea at the west, Thiruvananthapuram is a popular transit destination for Indians and foreigners alike who like to visit south India. Places to see in Thiruvananthapuram: • Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple The imposing seven storied tower makes it the most impressive landmark in the city. The temple is an excellent example of the dravidian style of architecture. There are innumerable pillars, intricate carvings, and mural paintings. • Kovalam Kovalam is 12kms to the south of Thiruvananthapuram and is one of the finest beaches in India. It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. The beach complex has ... [more..]

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