Topic: Manchester

Ahmed Iqbal Ullah: the legacy of the schoolboy’s murder 40 years on

The killing of the 13-year-old Bangladeshi Muslim exposed racial tensions in Manchester and would rally hundreds to organise against racism. Now, his family feel a ‘duty’ to speak up again amid the rise of the far right

Anita Mureithi
Seven mosques to check out for Visit My Mosque weekend

This year, more than 115 mosques will be welcoming members of the wider community as part of the annual initiative. Here are just a few of them

Aisha Rimi
Mosque denied security cash under new Home Office rules after waiting years

MPs blast ‘vague’, ‘opaque’ process as mosques get turned down for security funding just hours after new code of conduct published

Saman Javed

Where to find the best halal and halal-friendly afternoon teas in the UK

Mouthwatering options across the UK to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week 2026, including fully halal menus and indulgent twists on the classics
It’s always sandwich season

It’s one of the world’s most popular and adaptable dishes. Here are are five of our favourites, from London to Leeds
All hands on decks — new classes teach Muslim women the art of DJing

Amina Aaliya Beg is using music to empower her community and turn the tables on commonly held expectations
‘Unclear’ on Gaza but liked by local Muslims: the Hyphen guide to Andy Burnham

Here’s what we know about the Labour leadership hopeful and his positions on domestic and foreign affairs
Affordable activities for families over the summer holidays

We’ve put together a handy guide to the best affordable and free events to join in with kids throughout July and August
The best summer reads for 2026

From sweeping historical fiction to propulsive thrillers, here are five books to get you through heatwaves and holidays, all from authors of Muslim heritage