Section: Lifestyle
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Decked out in deq: traditional Kurdish tattoos enjoy a revival across the diaspora
Ten years ago, artist Elu threw herself into saving an ancient, female marking technique. Now everyone wants one
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Marseille’s ‘exile cuisine’ has made it a new gastronomic capital
France’s largest port city is reinventing its image through a thriving north African food scene
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Meet DIJÁGO: the Afro-Asian brand redefining luxury slow fashion
Ahead of London Fashion Week, we speak to the designers behind the brand fusing their two cultures
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The halal trouble with Mediterranean dining
Two London restaurants are attempting to make Greek and Italian cuisines accessible to halal diners — but are their efforts successful?
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‘Food unites us, it makes us feel good’: World curry festival returns to Bradford
Visitors will be treated to a packed programme of events, from cooking classes and gala dinners to theatre and steam railway restaurants
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7 tasty and healthy ideas for a halal lunchbox
Author of My Persian Kitchen Atoosa Sepehr and food content creator Safwaan Al-Khayr share nutritious, cost-effective recipes to take to school
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‘More than a dessert’: the siblings bringing Afghan ice cream to the UK
The family behind London’s WataniBox are preserving culture and tradition through their homemade sheeryakh
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For our children to thrive, Britain must change its anti-play culture
There aren’t enough playgrounds for children in Britain, even though access to play has a fundamental influence on their development
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How performing Umrah changed my relationship with beauty
A beauty journalist reflects on a life-changing trip to Mecca, and having to leave her products behind
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Zahabia and Alan: intergenerational allotment keepers and flourishing TikTok stars
They found fame by posting vegetable-growing tips on social media, but friendship is the real secret to their success
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What happens after a restaurant goes viral?
With foodies now searching for more authentic culinary experiences, small, family-run halal eateries have found themselves dealing with sudden fame and long waiting lists.
