Section: Culture
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A spooky guide to Muslim horror movies
It’s the perfect time to revel in a little haunting, and this watchlist will show you that Hollywood does not hold the monopoly on Halloween scares
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Vaak Festival: a showcase of Persian-language music, film and fashion
To mark the its fifth anniversary, Vaak Records is bringing an array of Iranian and Afghan artists to London
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Nabeel’s hazy shoegaze sound speaks a language of longing
Frontman Yasir Razak’s indie rock project blends the distorted tones of My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth with Arabic vocals
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Book recommendations: top reads to learn about Palestine
A selection of non-fiction, short stories and novels by Palestinian writers about their experience, culture and history
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Photo essay: Mohamed Hassan’s Our Hidden Room
In a new book, the Wales-based photographer uses images made by his late father to confront loss and keep their relationship alive
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A House of Dynamite: nuclear thriller shatters the myth of American exceptionalism
Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film is the culmination of a trilogy that examines fear — not of the ‘other’, but of the dark potential of Washington
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Kia Abdullah: ‘Crime fiction can tackle all of society’s big issues’
The bestselling author talks about faith, race, class and her gripping new novel
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Darbar Festival celebrates 20 years bringing Indian classical music to the UK
This year’s event at London’s Barbican Centre highlights the healing elements of the ancient tradition alongside shows from pioneering artists
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Somali Week 2025 is telling real stories on their own terms
From a theatrical premiere to film, literature and family days, the annual event continues to break new cultural ground
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Lyrical jokes and creative insults: inside the world of Arabic dubbing
The people behind our favourite characters – Bluey to Captain Majid – rarely appear on screen, but you’ll recognise their voices. They are the invisible actors shaping childhoods, identities and language skills
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Arab artists to look out for at Frieze London
We select the galleries from the south-west Asia and north Africa region showing at this year’s art fair in the capital
