Topic: Festivals

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

Samir Jeraj
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

Amna Saleem
The Muslim Met Gala: Eid fashion from the west African diaspora

Six women on embracing and honouring their African roots through their dress this Eid

Aisha Rimi

Ramadan Revelations — a study of faith and prayer under pandemic lockdown

During an unprecedented Ramadan, photographer Nadia Girach used her camera to capture the essence of faith
Faith, fasting and footy — a Ramadan diary in 24 hours

Midfielder Zainab El Mouden on how overnight oats and self- reflection powers her beautiful game
Use Ramadan to quit, anti-smoking team tells mosques in east London

Health outreach workers from Queen Mary University of London are visiting mosques to encourage people to beat the habit
Oxford mosque accused of sexism in ‘males only’ iftar row

Muslim Council of Britain vows to step in after Oxford’s oldest mosque allegedly turned away a group of fasting women
I’m still learning how to navigate Ramadan with a young child

Many of us multitask our worship alongside housework and childcare, so it’s difficult to find time to focus on spirituality
The 2025 Eid gift guide

Ideas for your loved ones this holy month selected from sustainable, independent Muslim-owned brands