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Abbasid Caliphate

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The Abbasid Caliphate, known in Arabic as الخلافة العباسية (Al-Khilāfa al-ʿAbbāsiyya), was the third Islamic caliphate, ruling from 750 to 1258 CE. It is renowned for its cultural and scientific achievements during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly in its capital, Baghdad.

Arabic alphabet and ceramics
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Combining Arabic with ceramics – a teacher’s story

Learning Arabic can be tough, especially with its tricky alphabet. Reginald Hefner, an Arabic teacher at York College, found a fun way to motivate his students by combining Arabic learning with ceramics and having them create personalized mugs. A hands-on approach that kept students engaged and excited.