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Ramadan Tent Project’s open iftars return to prestigious venues throughout the holy month
From Silverstone to Shakespeare’s Globe, the organisation has brought thousands of people together in renowned public spaces for more than a decade
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Hamlet establishes Riz Ahmed as one of the greats
This modern retelling enhances the cruelty of Shakespeare’s tale, infusing the terrible fate that awaits our protagonist with societal anger
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‘Dabke is a way to keep our culture alive’
The thunderous rhythms and high-energy moves of Palestine and the wider Levant are whipping up a storm at a south London workshop, open to all
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The rise of luxury abayas shows modest fashion is no longer an afterthought
With a growing interest in modest dressing, brands such as Selhaya are now tapping into the luxury market
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Zines are giving British Muslims the power of boundless expression
In recent years Muslims and marginalised communities have been forging their space in UK DIY magazine culture as a form of creative freedom
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Campaigners push for permanent sickle cell day unit after centre’s closure
Emergency treatment centre attached to Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel closed in January despite a 42,000-strong petition to save it
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Meet the group giving a leg-up to Muslim women in climbing
With indoor climbing becoming increasingly popular, ClimbMuz has grown to provide space and community for women of colour interested in the sport
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Something to chew on: the new generation of UK paan makers
With elaborate recipes and healthier takes, this traditional South Asian treat is finding a 21st-century audience
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‘Windows to a lost history’: the wonders of Iranian new wave cinema
Between 1964 to 1979 Iranian films were marked by a shared poetic and revolutionary language. Now the Barbican is screening some of the works from this era for the first time in public
