Section: Lifestyle
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Middle Eastern food has put down roots in Yorkshire
Once famous for being hotspots of South Asian cuisine, cities including Bradford and Leeds have embraced the bold and bright flavours of the Levant
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Shooting stars: a new generation of Muslim astronomers aims high
The Islamic world has a rich tradition of studying the night sky. Hamza Ilyas is continuing this tradition with stargazing sessions that are open to all
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‘I took a halal beach holiday for women in Turkey’
The coastal town of Alanya has a reputation for Muslim-friendly resorts, but some cater especially well for female travellers, as our writer discovers
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‘We often forget that women have always been involved in science’
Hyphen sits down with four women working across science and engineering to talk about the barriers still facing them today
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From turmeric face masks to mustard seed haircare: the ancestral tips passed down through generations of women
Homemade beauty hacks provide us with a sense of connection to family or homelands
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The Muslim singles who are ditching dating apps for hiking trails
Tired of being ghosted or mistreated online, some searching for a long-term partner are stepping outdoors to find a potential match
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Veganism finds a foothold in the land of the kebab
In Istanbul, a growing appetite for vegan-friendly cafes and restaurants has created a scene that offers everything from French patisserie to hipster burgers
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Why fasting isn’t just for Ramadan
Mariam Amini embraces intermittent fasting all year round for the unmatched benefits, both spiritual and psychological
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Weaving stories into fashion
Three Black Muslim fashion designers share how their heritage inspires their creativity
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Home cooking for the time-poor — but are meal kits worth it?
With a range of halal meal kits on offer that can be delivered to your door, the idea of reducing the mental load of planning meals and shopping for ingredients is alluring
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‘It’s the sound of crispiness’: behind the viral rise of burek
How did the humble pastry, ubiquitous in the Balkans and Turkey, find popularity across the world?
