Section: Lifestyle
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Dive into some flawless fish
Whether it’s an Iraqi-Kurdish grill in Peterborough or a halal-friendly chippie in the West End, few things are a bigger treat than fresh seafood
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Like my fellow Gen Zs, I’m using this Valentine’s Day to celebrate platonic love
My generation values the time we invest in friendship just as much, often even more, than romantic or sexual relationships
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The Muslim women rejecting marriage and choosing to be single
They are pushing back against cultural and religious expectations — not due to a lack of suitors, but as a conscious choice for autonomy and a deeper connection to their faith
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Unlocking the Balinese secret to spiritual peace
Forget yoga retreats. It may be the world’s wellness capital but the secret to finding true enlightenment in Bali is embracing the menyama braya philosophy locals live by
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Zakopane — the winter destination for Muslims in the know
A small Polish mountain resort has been stunned to find itself flooded with tourists from the Gulf
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Haggis pakora — Scotland’s perfect national dish
In a country renowned for finding ingenious ways to fry food, a centuries-old speciality has been given a South Asian makeover
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From Kabul to Penny Lane: tracing the rise of the Afghan coat
Long before John Lennon adopted the suede sheepskin look, the coats were a cornerstone of Afghan winter clothing, so ubiquitous that they were considered national dress
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Filling the Yemen-sized hole in my heart and stomach
From sumptuously spiced family feasts to glorious coffee and pastries, the country’s cuisine deserves to be among the UK’s favourites
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‘I want my expedition to speak for Afghan women’
Afghan mountaineer Freshta Ibrahimi hopes to become the first woman from her country to summit Everest. She says her climb is an act of resistance against the Taliban
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New wave of Muslim-run archery clubs on target to bring the sport to everyone
Mastery of the bow and arrow is deeply embedded in Islam, but high costs and lack of accessibility has kept participation low among ethnic minorities. Now, that is changing
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Behind the seams with TikTok tailor Riddz
Working from his bedroom, young designer Ridwan Fadlu-Deen is upcycling his way to a bright future in the fashion industry
