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ARTIST | Does it shock anyone that our little firefighter spent the longest time at this wall just mixing and loving? . I was so curious to know what she was thinking of making but knew that part of the wonder was also just letting her step back and immerse herself in her creation. . She started a glitter bomb of every imaginable color and texture, delighting in the moment she discovered that she could paint something w glitter glue, sprinkle more glitter on it, and it would stay and sparkle and shine. . And every time she did it, she would giggle to herself and start again. Slapping on more paint and textures, getting “dirty” with accidental smudges on her precious dress, “uh oh” then going back to it. . We stayed at this wall for most of riuh, only rivaled by the sensory box in the messy play area. . Thank you @riuhinthecity for what you bring for our littles. An opportunity to just discover and participate, be seen and be included, immerse and appreciate, learn that they are so much more than. . Go to the next post for the highlight of our RIUH always. . . . #riuhinthecity #syoksyokriuh #artforkids

Alhamdulillah today we visited the #MosqueOfCordoba #TheMosqueCathedral. Walking into this space was pretty surreal, seeing the architectural differences from the Romans, Christians and Muslims of Andalus. It’s amazing to walk into islamic heritage and at the same time to think about this time in islamic history. I also could not help but feel a little sad about what had happened, Alhamdulilah ala kulli Hal, Alhamdulilah for Deen & guidance of knowledge & Tawfeeq. Some facts :- The Umayyad leader, AbdulRahman 1 ordered the foundation of the Mosque to be built in 786 AC. The Great Mosque of Córdoba -- which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- is one of the major monuments in the world. It boasts beautiful rows of columns and arches made of red and white stone. Under his rule, the city acquired a reputation for splendor and refinement that rivaled Baghdad in the east. Scholars of all faiths flocked to Córdoba to take part in scientific ventures patronized by the rulers. This cultural burgeoning continued under the rule of his descendants. By the 10th century during caliph Abd al-Rahman III's reign, Córdoba distinguished itself as the most advanced city in Europe. Dwellers enjoyed running water in private homes, paved streets, streetlights, lush gardens, and a rich bounty of foods, medicines, clothing, and crafts. By this time, the city’s population exceeded half a million inhabitants. The city included numerous suburbs, hundreds of mosques, public baths, suqs (markets), mills, and palaces. In the early 11th century, the caliphate crumbled amid economic and military pressures. This downturn led to the rise of smaller kingdoms, called taifas. Yet, the rulers of these petty kingdoms continued to emulate the Córdoba's opulence. Today, Córdoba is a medium-sized city with about 300,000 inhabitants. The picturesque old portion of the city remains intact. #FactsFromIslamicSpainTv