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According to a modern etymology, the term Azerbaijan derives from the name of Atropates, a Persian satrap under the Achaemenid Empire, who was later reinstated as the satrap of Media under Alexander of Macedonia. The original etymology of this name is thought to have its roots in the once-dominant Zoroastrianism.
The following is a list of religious slurs or religious insults in the English language that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about adherents or non-believers of a given religion or irreligion, or to refer to them in a derogatory (critical or disrespectful), pejorative (disapproving or contemptuous), or insulting manner.
Shazia Mirza – comedian from Birmingham, England, whose act revolves around her Muslim faith [172] Shehzad Afzal – writer, director, producer and game designer born in Dundee, Scotland [173] Sophiya Haque – actress, singer and video jockey; [174] [175] played Poppy Morales in Coronation Street, 2008–2009.
Desilva, Udaya; Fitch, Jerry (1995), "Campanian Barbary", Breeds of Livestock, Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science, retrieved 17 June 2010. Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board (2007), "Canadian Arcott", Sheep Breeds, Government of Saskatchewan, archived from the original on 7 August 2011, retrieved 17 June 2010.
Bedouin. The Bedouin, Beduin, or Bedu ( / ˈbɛduɪn /; [ 16] Arabic: بَدْو, romanized : badw, singular بَدَوِي badawī) are pastorally nomadic Arab tribes [ 17] who have historically inhabited the desert regions in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, the Levant, and Mesopotamia ( Iraq ). [ 18] The Bedouin originated in the Syrian ...
The Sultanate of Ndzuwani (1711–1912) The Sultanate of Ngazidjia (1400–1912) Sultanate of Bambao. The Sultanate of Mwali (1830–1909) The Sultanate of Bajini (1500–1889) The Sultanate of Itsandra (1400–1886) The Sultanate of Mitsamihuli. The Sultanate of Washili. The Sultanate of Hambuu. The Sultanate of Hamahame.
Islamic feminism is a form of feminism concerned with the role of women in Islam. It aims for the full equality of all Muslims, regardless of gender, in public and private life. Islamic feminists advocate for women's rights, gender equality, and social justice grounded in an Islamic framework.
A kind of heavy modern carpet made at Akhisar. [14] Altay from the Altai Mountains of Central Asia, which is from Turkic-Mongolian altan, meaning "golden". 1. the Altai horse 2. the Altay sheep [15] [16] Altilik from Turkish altılık. A coin formerly used in Turkey, originally silver, equivalent to six piastres. [17] Araba