Section: Society
Latest articles
-
Inside the Eid al-Fitr moon wars
While many UK Muslims rely on pronouncements from Saudi Arabia to call an end to Ramadan, others are looking to our own stars
-
Ramadan amid the rubble
Two months on from the earthquake that destroyed large parts of Turkey and Syria, families in Gaziantep try to celebrate despite the destruction
-
How employers are helping staff better understand Ramadan
From fasting challenges to support and guidance, big companies across the UK are taking steps to be inclusive
All articles
-
Paris embraces a new trend: alcohol-free drinks
With Ramadan almost upon us, there is good news for Muslims seeking more adventurous iftar options
-
How the döner kebab won Germany’s heart
The nation’s favourite fast food has become an economic bellwether, a shorthand for social attitudes and an enduring symbol of integration, but are its salad days over?
-
UK community organisations mobilise to help people affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria
More than 1,500 fundraising and aid drives have been set up, across the country
-
Why are British Muslims not considered part of the working class?
When we think about ‘working-class communities’ in the UK, Muslims are rarely depicted — even though most live in the country’s poorest towns and cities
-
Low pay and high demands: the UK is facing a shortage of full-time imams
Britain’s imams are among the lowest-paid clergy in the UK, causing many to leave their mosques and even change careers
-
Muslim volunteers are feeding people in need, regardless of their faith
Across the country, mosques and community organisations offer vital support to vulnerable families and individuals