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Cupola of the East London Mosque (photo: Joanna Impey)

Muslims in Britain

Seeking to Combat Extremism

The brutal killing of Lee Rigby in London in May by two Muslim converts was widely condemned by Muslim religious leaders, but still led to a rise in threats made against Muslims and mosques. Many Muslims in Britain, however, work to try and counter extremism. Joanna Impey reportsMore

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For the farmers of Alaba, decorating their houses – both inside and outside – is a long established tradition. The style is truly unique, depicting the home owner′s likes, his life, his religion or his dreams

Ethiopia: the murals of Alaba

Alaba in southern Ethiopia, just a two-hour drive from Addis Ababa, has yet to be discovered by tourists. Those who do pass through the area rarely stop. The local population is mainly Muslim. Yet both Muslim and Christian communities have a special propensity for painting their house walls. By Eric Lafforgue