The History of the Dome of the Rock

The History of the Dome of the Rock

Learn about the Dome of the Rock, the oldest extant Islamic monument, which was completed in 619–692 in Jerusalem.
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    Learn about the rich history of calligraphy in the Islamic world.
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    Spread of the practice of Islam.
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    Learn about the significance and history of the Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr.
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