Section: Culture
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Rapper Marwan Moussa is seizing his moment
After a turbulent few years, the Egyptian MC and producer gears up for a European tour and the release of a poignant new album
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How hammams became Parisian
Turkish steam baths, imported by north African migrants and beloved by tourists, have been embraced by the French capital
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‘The narrative is changing’: Bradford launches City of Culture celebrations
Home to one of the UK’s largest Muslim populations, Bradford is set to launch its 2025 City of Culture celebration on Friday
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Film and TV to look out for in 2025
Our critic selects the most anticipated feature films and TV shows to watch this year
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Arts and culture exhibitions to look out for in 2025
From the virtual worlds of Sara Sadik to the ancient artistic heritage of Sudan, we look ahead to some of the most exciting exhibitions over the coming year
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10 things you didn’t know Muslims invented
Significant advancements in the fields of astronomy, medicine and culture stem from Islamic heritage. Here are just some of the key innovations
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‘If we do nothing, this is where we’re heading’: Asif Kapadia on his dystopian vision of the future
Kapadia’s new sci-fi documentary is a sombre warning of a world controlled by authoritarianism and tech moguls. He speaks to Hyphen about the motivations behind the genre-bending 2073
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Dutch Moroccan artist Sarah Amrani wants to reframe the hijab
Terror of Beauty, on show in Amsterdam until February, explores the particular scrutiny Muslim women face in the digital age
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‘This is our legacy’: Peter Sanders on 50 years photographing the Islamic world
The British photographer converted to Islam in 1971 and has since dedicated his life to documenting Muslims globally
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The best films and TV of 2024
From Big Zuu Goes to Mecca to No Other Land, our critic picks the best things she’s watched this year
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Inside the world’s first museum of Sufi art and culture
The Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis on the outskirts of Paris offers a vibrant introduction to Sufism and its influence on western culture
