Topic: Festivals
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A towering statement of Bradford’s vibrant culture
Artist Saad Qureshi’s bold new sculpture, Tower of Now, pays homage to the diverse community of the city that nurtured his creativity
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Islam and the wonder of the night sky
A series of events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich highlight the many contributions to astronomy made across the Muslim world
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What I learned from observing Ramadan while working in parliament
The holy month makes Muslims in Westminster more visible. For MPs, it can be particularly hard — but it’s not without its rewards
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In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world
Millions of Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
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Ramadan is worth up to £1.3bn to UK economy — and growing fast
Report from thinktank Equi suggests the Muslim pound is undervalued as sluggish 2024 figures show UK ‘struggling to grow’
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Inside the BBC’s first ever live Eid broadcast
The Eid al-Fitr service at Bradford Central Mosque is set to be streamed live as part of the BBC’s faith coverage
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An empty chair at the table: the mothers whose children are in prison this Ramadan
Relatives of women accused of breaking into an Israeli business in Bristol say their daughters have experienced harsh prison conditions
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Ginger: a taste of paradise
In the first of a new series on the hidden history of our spice racks, we see how a fragrant root from east Asia found its way to plates and biscuit tins all over the world
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An ode to the routine family chaos of Eid
Now we are adults, there are fewer visits from rude relatives but we still descend into our roles as rowdy children
