Section: Culture
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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
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The legacy of Bradford City of Culture 2025 will live on for years to come
A year of creativity and celebration has brought confidence, economic opportunities and a sense of possibility to visitors and residents alike
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The art and culture events you won’t want to miss across Europe next year
Travelling to Europe in 2026? Here’s what’s on in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands for Muslim culture lovers
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The best TV of 2025
From Mo to Man Like Mobeen, our columnist shares her favourite shows of the year
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Cake not hate: the father and son combating the far right with sweet treats
Dan and Josh Harris have dedicated their weekends to fighting Islamophobia, one cupcake at a time
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The best music of 2025
From new releases to rediscovered treasures, the past year has been filled with innovative, exciting and emotive work by artists of Muslim heritage and beyond
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The best reads of 2025
Short stories, family histories and a supernatural satire on millennial renting all feature on this year’s list
