Section: Culture
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Photo essay: the bird men of Bradford
WIth lofts full of racers and rollers, a new generation of British South Asian pigeon keepers are bringing new life to an age-old pastime
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When is Ramadan 2026?
Islam’s holiest month inspires fasting, prayer, reflection, charity and diverse public celebrations across the UK
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‘Windows to a lost history’: the wonders of Iranian new wave cinema
Between 1964 to 1979 Iranian films were marked by a shared poetic and revolutionary language. Now the Barbican is screening some of the works from this era for the first time in public
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Wonder Man: one of the bravest moves Marvel has made in years
Ben Kingsley and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II star in the new Disney+ series as two struggling actors in a deeply flawed film industry
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The best self-help books to guide you through the year
From writing on time management to practicing du’a, our book columnist recommends her favourite wellness reads
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‘I used fear to guide me’: Tamer Nafar on his first English-language album
The Palestinian rapper oscillates between defiance and intimacy in his new album In the Name of the Father, the Imam & John Lennon
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The Voice of Hind Rajab: ‘I want everyone to see this film so we can unite as humans and say never again’
Kaouther Ben Hania’s devastating docudrama earned a 23-minute standing ovation at Venice. Here, the actors speak ahead of the film’s UK release
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Magid / Zafar: the Bifa-winning short film set in a Pakistani takeaway
Screenwriter Sufiyaan Salam on exploring British Pakistani masculinity and winning best short film at the British Independent Film Awards
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How Muslim dance culture stretches across civilisations
In her debut book, historian Nadia Khan uncovers the vibrant, centuries-old traditions of Muslim dance, revealing a hidden history of movement and faith
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Art exhibitions to look out for in early 2026
From moving image installations to Black music history, these upcoming events highlight the diversity of cultural and artistic practices across the UK
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‘We do this together, or not at all’: the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK turns 20
Founded in 2005 by Sophie Gilliat-Ray, the Cardiff University institution has produced leading, policymaking research on Muslim life in Britain
