Section: Lifestyle
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Arabic sandals are set to be the summer shoe of choice
Birkenstocks are out and your dad’s shibshibs are in
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Not another Dubai chocolate story
Everyone knows about the pistachio-packed online sensation, but Arab chocolatiers have been working magic for centuries
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Fragrance and family: inside an independent scent brand
Ar Rayaan Scents is part of a growing wave of Muslim-led oud-based perfumes in the UK
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The best oud fragrances to try
Agarwood has infused the most luxurious scents for centuries. Here, we select a range of perfumes for different budgets
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The beauty clean-up — where to recycle used products
The Great British Beauty Clean Up will help you reduce, refill and recycle your beauty packaging responsibly
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The story of saffron, from ancient Persia to Essex
This subtly sweet, golden spice has long been synonymous with luxury. Now, its future is tangled in the complexities of geopolitics and climate breakdown
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The unique pull of Lanzhou noodles
Deeply flavoured, warmly spiced and fully halal, the north-west Chinese cuisine of Gansu province offers a thrilling combination of tastes and textures
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Strength in sisterhood: the Muslim-owned gyms making workouts more inclusive
From Batley to Cardiff, women-only centres are helping change the face of gym culture
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Parcels and pani puri: post office takeaways get our stamp of approval
Inside the businesses where you can send a birthday card, pay your road tax and grab an order of pav bhaji to go
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Can nail polish really be halal?
There are many products now claiming to be breathable and permeable, thereby ablution compliant
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Ginger: a taste of paradise
In the first of a new series on the hidden history of our spice racks, we see how a fragrant root from east Asia found its way to plates and biscuit tins all over the world
