Section: Culture
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British pilgrims left stranded by Saudi Arabia’s new hajj system
The online portal Motawif — launched just weeks before the start of the pilgrimage — has been met with criticism and deep disappointment
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Attitudes to organ donation are changing among British Muslims
Once widely viewed as forbidden, this life-saving medical procedure is becoming more accepted
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A celebration of Muslim art
Bayt al-Fann showcases everything from ancient scriptures to modern architecture
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Safar Film Festival focuses on the diversity of cinema in the Arab world
In its 10th anniversary programme, the event showcases everything from period dramas to documentaries and LGBTQ+ themes
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A new generation is learning Muslim burial rites
An east London community centre is offering free workshops in how to perform traditional ghusl mayyit
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Muslim chaplains tend to prisoners of all religions
Alamgeer Choudhury talks about his interfaith work, Covid-19 and changing lives
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The hidden mosques of Naples
Despite having a growing Muslim population, the city has no central mosque. This has led to the creation of a number of informal places of worship, often in unlikely locations
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Afghan artists find uneasy refuge in France
Fleeing the Taliban, musicians, writers and actors have made their way to French cities, but showcasing their talents remains a challenge
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The Halalians – Hijab in the workplace
Written and directed by Islah Abdur-Rahman. In partnership with Hyphen
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Muslim publishing houses are taking control of the narrative
The book industry has struggled to be truly inclusive, but now a number of festivals and presses are rewriting the story
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7 up and coming Muslim comedians to watch out for
A new generation of comics is tackling everything from online dating to the rise of far-right politics in Europe
