Section: Lifestyle
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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
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Is it wrong to relive your childhood through your children?
One of the more fun parts of parenting has been being able to bring out my inner child and do all the things I enjoyed — or wasn’t able to do — in my youth
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‘Maybe my mum’s hoarding was her craving a sense of home’
Our attachments to physical possessions are complex, multilayered and often linked to life experiences — especially within immigrant communities
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Six of the best eats in 2024
Kurdish supermarket shawarma, processed cheese pide and elegant Sudanese classics have all been big hits over the past year
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As a Muslim mother, how should I navigate Christmas with my young child?
I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I dabble in it, as I believe we can enjoy the season without compromising our Islamic beliefs
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The top fashion and beauty trends of 2024
We take a look at the style trends of the past year, from the impact of brat summer to brand boycotts
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7 luxury European spas where privacy is guaranteed
Whether it's women-only spaces, private rental or secluded swimming pools, these resorts and spas across Europe offer Muslim guests the freedom to truly relax
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A halal guide to the UK’s Michelin-starred restaurants
From modern British cuisine to the old-world glamour of The Ritz, the country’s top-rated restaurants are serving up delicious — and accessible — dishes
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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
