Section: Lifestyle
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Five hijab-wearing athletes to look out for at the Paris Olympics
France has stopped its own athletes wearing headscarves, but many others will continue to do so proudly
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Where there’s smoke, there’s flavour
Low and slow barbecue, inspired by time-honoured American tradition, has found a special place on the UK’s halal menu
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Why do so many of us forget to use sunscreen?
While melanin-rich skin does offer a small degree of built-in protection, it is not immune to the dangers of sun exposure — something my family recently discovered the hard way
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Remembering summers in Marmaris and the vibrancy of Turkish food
For writer Carla Kay, annual visits to relatives in Turkey have helped her bond with her culture and navigate her life in New York
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How hummus is helping plug the gaps in Italy’s asylum system
A diaspora Syrian living in Italy channelled the pain of seeing her country ravaged by civil war into a catering business that helps refugees build new lives
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‘It’s not normal to go and climb a mountain’
Or is it? Seventy-five years after Britain passed an act to create national parks and enshrine public access to open countryside, a new generation of adventurers is discovering the joys of touching grass
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The corner shops at the heart of Euro 2024
Cheap beer and a community experience drive fans in Berlin to immigrant family-run Spätkaufs to watch the big matches
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A summer of sport promises more options for modest wear
A cycling group led by Muslim women has partnered with Rapha on a range of new clothing to make the sport more accessible
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Middle Eastern restaurant chains are going west
From much-loved Turkish confectioners to upscale Lebanese restaurants and Saudi coffee shops, a quiet culinary revolution is taking place
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The Dubai effect: How halal butchers are thriving in a struggling sector
Holiday cuisine has given Malik Butchers’ customers a taste for adventure, which it seeks to satisfy with offerings including Philly cheesesteaks and wagyu pastrami
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A deep dive into the fragrant joy of halal ramen
A recent trip to Japan has completely transformed my ideas about the nation’s much-loved noodle soup
