Run up to Ramadan
With Ramadan upon us in a few short days, I have been reflecting on how best to gain the most out of the month. Every year I start with the best of intentions and find that it’s easy to get Read More …
What British Muslims Really Really Think (No, Seriously)
As a Muslim residing in Britain for the last 5 years, while admittedly not British, I have become accustomed to the way that Muslims are portrayed in the mainstream media, often just rolling my eyes at the latest exaggerated headline Read More …
La Dolce Vita: An Italian Adventure
Italy has been a country on my bucket list for as long as I can remember even when all I associated with the place was pizza, pasta and exotic-sounding designers and car manufacturers. After moving to London, I finally had Read More …
To Valentine or Anti Valentine?
It’s that time of the year again when you can’t walk down the high street without being bombarded by the cheesiness of red hearts in every possible form… From heart shaped chocolates and tacky mugs emblazoned with declarations of love Read More …
Muslim in Manhattan: Halal Guide
Over the holidays, we dashed across the pond for a quick visit to one of my all time favourite destinations, New York. For me, half the fun in going away is the late nights I usually spend researching and planning my Read More …
Lumiere lighting up London
It’s a Saturday evening in January and it finally feels like winter has really arrived with temperatures dropping to almost freezing. I was pretty cosy on the couch and contemplated giving Lumiere London a skip but I’m so glad I Read More …
London Living
This January marks five years since I arrived in London on a grey, wintery day. As I first stepped out of the car and found the ex-council building I would be calling home towering in front of me, I felt Read More …
Falling in love with New York
Falling in love with New York is easy and for me, it was love at first sight! A sensory overload with its awe-inspiring skyscrapers and everything racing at 100 miles an hour, it is a city that truly lives up Read More …
In the flesh at The Winter Walk
This past Saturday we stepped into new territory and held our very first stall at an expo. As an online company, we thought the Winter Walk hosted by the Muslim Women Expo would be a great chance to showcase our Read More …
Surviving your office Christmas party 101
It’s that time of the year again when it looks like the entire Capital has been sprinkled with glitter. Bright city lights and festive Christmas decor around every corner are nearly impossible to miss. Whether you actually celebrate Christmas or Read More …