Make the most of Muslim London

It should come as no surprise that London is home to a large variety of Muslim cultures and is rich in Islamic legacy given that it was once the capital of an empire that controlled more than half of the world's Muslims. Before learning where Arabic was taught in 17th-century London on an eye-opening Muslim History Tour, start with the amazing Islamic collections in the Victoria and Albert Museum's Jameel Gallery or the British Museum's Albukhary Gallery — together, these former imperial institutions hold over 115,000 Islamic items.

Finally, treat yourself to one of the most delectable Muslim cuisines the capital has to offer. Try a hot curry along Brick Lane in East London, drive north for some of London's most authentic Anatolian delicacies, or walk west along Edgware Road if Middle Eastern food is more your style.