Author Sarah Mughal Rana speaks to Hyphen about her debut fantasy novel, matcha lattes, and never taking time off. hyphenonline.com/2026/04/02/w...

A new law in Spain aims to expand school meal options, including halal. But even before it comes into force, it has become the focus of a political backlash. Clea Skopeliti has more. hyphenonline.com/2026/04/02/s...

Donald Trump’s attacks on the UK have calmed Keir Starmer’s opponents. Will it last? Read Shehab Khan’s latest column: hyphenonline.com/2026/04/02/d...

Young Muslims who have sought professional help for their mental health say they’d likely have done so sooner if they had known that services would understand their faith. @anitamureithi.bsky.social has more on the research by Equi. hyphenonline.com/2026/04/01/f...

When is Hajj 2026? What happens on each day? And when should UK pilgrims travel? Here’s Hyphen’s guide ⬇️ https://hyphenonline.com/2026/04/01/when-is-hajj-2026-uk-europe-key-dates-guide-explainer/

Looking for your next food spot in west London? Hounslow Market’s buzzing food hall is packed with standout stalls — from sizzling grills to generous curry platters. Zaynab Asaadi shares where to eat⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/31/h...

Hyphen reporter @lucascumiskey.bsky.social was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 by presenter @williamcrawley.bsky.social about the rise in Hajj-related fraud. Read the full investigation: hyphenonline.com/2026/03/16/h... #hyphen #Hajj #Nusuk #Saudi #SaudiArabia

Teaching sons to cook, clean and iron isn’t just a feminist act — it’s following the sunnah. Read Yousra Samir Imran's latest parenting column ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/31/s...

‘Their stories are being taken away from them while they are bombed and starved,’ says Lina Ayesh of Gaza Living Story, an interactive online project that allows Palestinians to document both loss and their hopes for the future. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/19/g...

Tens of thousands gathered in London on #Saturday to protest against the British far right and racism. The march was organised by #TogetherAlliance which represents more than 100 groups. Here are some of the best images from the rally⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/30/a...

Artist and film-maker Rehana Zaman turns agricultural landscapes into portraits of labour and migration. Her new films are now showing at @sitegallery.bsky.social ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/30/f...

Police officers from Asian backgrounds in the Met are nearly a quarter less likely to be promoted from the lowest rank than their white colleagues. Full story from Saman Javed and @lucascumiskey.bsky.social: hyphenonline.com/2026/03/24/a...

Bait co-stars Riz Ahmed and Guz Khan don’t want to please everyone — and that’s the point of their new show about a British Muslim actor caught up in a Bond-casting buzz. Read @leilalatif.bsky.social's interview ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/27/r...

‘Honour is held by men, shame carried by women’: Naz Shah’s memoir confronts the realities of poverty, abuse and the weight of izzat: hyphenonline.com/2026/03/25/n...

‘They tried to force me to change out of my clothes, meaning I would have to strip while cuffed to a man.’ Freed Palestine Action hunger strikers have alleged mistreatment while they were on remand and say they intend to pursue legal action. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/25/f...

The government’s definition of anti-Muslim hatred is imperfect, writes Solutions Not Sides' Mohammed Ali Amla. But Muslims shouldn’t simply retreat into critiquing it or disengaging altogether. Read more: https://hyphenonline.com/2026/03/24/anti-muslim-hostility-definition-islamophobia/

Calling an open iftar in Trafalgar Square ‘an act of domination’ isn’t about protecting British values, argues @tajali1.bsky.social, but a confected moral panic about Muslims ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/26/n...

Aynur, one of the world’s most prominent Kurdish singers, begins her long-awaited UK tour on 27 March. Known for her soaring, melismatic vocals, her music blends traditional Kurdish folksong with western instrumentation. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/26/a...

Labour MPs tell Shehab Khan they’re stressed about the impact of a possible steep hike in household energy bills in July. Read his analysis here: hyphenonline.com/2026/03/25/l...

NHS doctor @ammadbutt.bsky.social argues that Palantir’s role in US immigration raids means its software should be removed from the health service immediately. Read his full opinion piece for Hyphen⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/24/p...

🔴 Palestine Action activists have alleged medical mistreatment and violations of their human and religious rights during their time on remand. My colleague @weronikas.bsky.social reports from their press conference for @hyphenonline.com: hyphenonline.com/2026/03/25/f...

A Muslim student in Vienna says she was told to 'go back to Afghanistan' after choosing to wear the hijab at school. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/03/25/austria-headscarf-ban-schools-islamophobia-racism-muslim-children-family/ #austria #muslims #muslimsineurope

To mark Eid, Hyphen’s photo desk has put together a gallery capturing how communities around the world are celebrating. Full photo gallery ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/20/m...

In her series Inside, Outside photographer Zaineb Abelque documents the joy of celebrating Eid in Burgess Park, south London. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/18/p...

What if eating isn’t just personal, but political? Author Amber Husain talks to @thediyora.bsky.social about her new book and disordered eating ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/18/a...

‘I have not been in Gaza for three years. I still see all the places turning into memories around me.’ We speak to Lina Ayesh, creator of Gaza Living Story, a digital repository of memory, reflection and hope. Read more about the project⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/19/g...

The founder of a Muslim dating app with millions of users is hoping Eid will result in an ‘explosive’ return to normal activity on the platform, following a 20% Ramadan dip. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/19/m...

War in the Middle East is pushing up prices in the UK — but at the annual Mais lecture Rachel Reeves’ focus was on AI and long-term investment. Shehab Khan asks if the chancellor can make ‘securonomics’ happen. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/18/r...

Keir Starmer has criticised Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for failing to act over ‘appalling’ comments against Muslims made by her shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy. @sajeraj.bsky.social reports⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/18/n...

British Somali teachers and headteachers say representation matters as British Somali Educators relaunches to support teachers and inspire the next generation. Aisha Rimi reports⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/18/b...

As Ramadan comes to an end, for many Iranians, another celebration is about to begin. This year, #Nowruz — the Persian new year marking the start of spring — may fall on the same day as #Eid al-Fitr. ✍🏽Niloufar Haidari | Illo: Heedayah Lockman hyphenonline.com/2026/03/18/n...

A crunchy chicken tray drowned in sauce and served over rice: this is the crousty, France’s latest fast-food craze. Read more⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/17/w...

Ramadan is becoming a marketing moment. From Foot Locker to IKEA, brands are finding new ways to engage Muslim audiences. But creators say the difference between meaningful and performative is simple — authenticity. Aisha Rimi has the full story⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/17/r...

Research shows that 77% of Muslims in the UK are concerned about wasted food during Ramadan. Green Lane Masjid in Birmingham is tackling food waste this Ramadan by swapping large iftar meals for smaller packs. @anitamureithi.bsky.social has more ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/16/r...

Funfair or food stalls – however you want to spend Eid, Hyphen has you covered. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/16/e...

Looking for a new exhibition in London? The Arab Hall: Past and Present opens this week at Leighton House Museum — exploring the story behind one of the city’s most extraordinary interiors. Read MZ Adnan’s guide ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/16/1...

Police have warned Muslims about ‘dodgy websites’ posing as the official Hajj booking platform amid an apparent surge in the cost of pilgrimage-related fraud. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/16/h...

As the conflict between the US and #Iran dominates headlines, Iranian film-makers feature prominently in the #Oscars nominations. @leilalatif.bsky.social has more ahead of Sunday’s awards ceremony in LA👇🏽 hyphenonline.com/2026/03/13/o...

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet the average diagnosis in the UK now takes nine years and four months. For women of colour, it’s 11 years. Here’s what’s happening this Endometriosis Action Month and where to find support ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/13/e...

'If the same cycles keep repeating, how can we expect improvement?’ Primary school teacher Baisat Alawiye has set up Minority Teachers Ireland to support educators from ethnic minority backgrounds to tackle racism, Islamophobia and bias in Irish schools ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/06/b...

Across Europe’s far-right strongholds, Ramadan is a spiritual observance and a test of visibility. From the French Riviera to eastern Germany, Muslims describe fasting, prayer and the shifting political climate. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/13/r...

Newly released documents show Keir Starmer was warned about the ‘reputational risk’ of appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. The PM went ahead anyway👀 Labour MPs tell Shehab Khan they’re not happy⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/12/p...

Hosting #Eid for a family that could fill a theatre is no small task. From chaotic shopping trips to setting up a dedicated shoe station, Amna Saleem reflects on the realities of Eid prep. Illo: Driss Chaoui hyphenonline.com/2026/03/12/h...

Avon and Somerset police acknowledged it is “institutionally racist” in 2023. But since then, only 1 of 166 complaints has led to misconduct proceedings. I told @hyphenonline.com I'd take this up directly with the constabulary. We can't tackle racism without action. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/11/p...

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Swiss-Palestinian drummer and band leader Ramzi Hammad blends Arabic rhythms with jazz improvisation, and now he’s bringing that sound to the Southbank Centre. Read our feature ahead of his London debut. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/11/r...

Two police forces said they were institutionally racist — then sacked no officers over 360 race-related complaints in two years. Carla Denyer MP: ‘This data suggests there’s very little commitment from either force to repairing public trust.’ hyphenonline.com/2026/03/11/p...

Faith leaders, charities and academics have criticised the government’s definition of ‘anti-Muslim hostility’ as ‘falling short’ of adequately recognising the spectrum of racism and discrimination affecting Muslims. ✍🏽Saman Javed #Muslim #BritishMuslims hyphenonline.com/2026/03/10/i...

‘Being unable to speak English becomes not just an inconvenience but a cage.’ Faith minister @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social on Labour’s new Protecting What Matters plan, including a review of ESOL services. hyphenonline.com/2026/03/09/m...

The lead coroner for diversity covering England and Wales has backed a complete reorganisation of the sector. @sajeraj.bsky.social has more👇🏽 hyphenonline.com/2026/03/09/n...