According to historical accounts, the tradition of using lanterns as a decoration in Ramadan originated during the Fatimid Caliphate, primarily centred in Egypt, where Caliph Al-Muez Li-Din Allah was ...

Ramadan 2026 is shaping up to be smarter, simpler, and more personalized than ever — and artificial intelligence (AI) is leading the charge. From prayer apps that track your fasting hours to chatbots ...

Pasta, rajma, candy bars... much of what we eat today was shaped by violence. Three books trace how food changes as borders are redrawn. And the joy, love, resistance that a hearty meal can hold.

Moroccan-style Chickpea Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for Ramadan festivities. Packed with nutritious ...

"The choice is ours." This sentence has echoed in my mind throughout the time I spent in Sudan as part of the operational support team responding to the growing humanitarian needs caused by more than ...

When a politician addresses issues such as Islamophobia, immigration or housing in multiple languages, they’re engaging with a wider world of shared experiences that migration has woven together.

The vaunted return of the comic to Egyptian TV brought hope for beleaguered Arab audiences but it appeared that some topics ...

As Lucknow gets recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, here’s a look at the other cities that named for their culinary culture, and what their dinner tables have to offer ...

Food can be both incredibly tasty and good for you, especially when we look beyond our borders. Every culture has created amazing healthy dishes that have stood the test of time, using fresh ...

The holidays may sparkle, but for millions of Americans, they also bring deep financial anxiety and emotional strain. In a new national survey commissioned by Beyond Finance, 65% of the 2,000 ...

Global Creative Series highlights international creativity and the impact of local cultures and technological advancements on ...

Zor, in north-east Syria, Islamic State group jihadists have taken advantage of the gradual withdrawal of US troops to step ...