Section: Culture
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When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in the UK and Europe — and what is it?
Everything to know about Eid al-Adha 2026: dates, meaning and what to expect
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What does inshallah mean? Anne Hathaway’s viral moment explained
Anne Hathaway’s ‘inshallah’ moment has gone viral — and sparks a wave of curiosity about the Islamic phrase
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Third Culture Kids: the diasporic DJs reshaping Amsterdam nightlife
Moataz Rageb started organising parties to share his love of Arab music with the world. Now he’s building an entire scene
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The best novels about friendship and all its complexities
Books that do a fantastic job of exploring the pure love and tensions that can be found in friendships across all ages
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Photo essay: Mahtab Hussain’s Muslims in America
Over the past five years, the photographer has journeyed across the US making images of everyday Muslims. Now he’s ready for more
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How to do qurbani 2026: UK, Europe
Learn what qurbani is, how it works, and where to give your qurbani in the UK or Europe, including charitable options
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Photo essay: Mayssa Jaoudat’s Suzanne, Long Road
The French-Moroccan photographer’s work celebrates liminal space and delves deep into what it means to belong
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A feminist reading of Islam helped me find my identity as a Muslim woman
My novel, Hijab and Red Lipstick, is the promise I made to myself to write my own story while living in an ultra-patriarchal society
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UK Asian Film Festival 2026 preview: art as a warning against indifference
Ghost School and Shadowbox, screening at this year’s festival, are two deeply affecting portraits of women navigating impossible circumstances
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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
