Section: Culture
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Meet the Muslim collectors whose childhood hobbies are now worth thousands
Collectables including Pokémon cards and comics now count towards zakat, depending on why they are owned, meaning childhood treasures now carry both sentimental and financial weight
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When is Hajj 2026?
Hajj 2026 is expected to fall in late May, with key dates including Arafah and Eid al-Adha varying slightly by moon sighting
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Film-maker Rehana Zaman on the lands that inspire her
The artist’s latest body of work — two films examining questions of land ownership, immigration and labour — will be touring galleries across the UK and Ireland throughout the year
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Riz Ahmed: ‘I act like no one is watching and write like no one is going to read it’
The Bait creator and his co-star Guz Khan don’t want to please everyone — and that’s the point of their new show about a British Muslim actor caught up in a Bond-casting buzz
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Kurdish star Aynur brings a message of resilience to the UK
The popular artist blends traditional and contemporary forms into an empowering sound of her own
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Naz Shah: ‘It’s women who find themselves vulnerable and men who hold the power’
In her new memoir, the Bradford West MP shines a deeply personal light on violence against women and the systems that enable it
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In pictures: Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world
Millions of Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
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New initiative puts Palestinian voices on the map
Gaza: Living Story, an interactive online project, creates a space for both memory and hope
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Photo essay: Inside, Outside — Eid at Burgess Park
A photographic celebration of communal space in south London
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Amber Husain on Tell Me How You Eat: ‘Food is culturally, politically and socially loaded’
The author’s latest book is a personal account of her own experience of disordered eating and an exploration of how food has been politicised throughout history
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How Ramadan became a marketing moment
Brand engagement during the holy month was once limited to supermarket offers on halal products. Now, big-name companies are coming up with innovative and inclusive campaigns
