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The Filet-O-Fish Says So Much About Growing Up Muslim
I know racial profiling is bad, and there’s nothing intrinsically Muslim about the Filet-O-Fish, but it has become part of our food tradition.
All the Best Ways to Break Your Ramadan Fast
“Iftar is nostalgic. Your whole diet changes and suddenly you’re not interested in burgers and fried chicken, you just want food that reminds you of home.”
Inside the ‘Big Gay Iftar’ Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Muslims
With many queer Muslims estranged from their families because of their sexuality, London’s yearly Big Gay Iftar welcomes all to break the Ramadan fast.
Takeaways Are a Safe Space for Bradford’s Young Muslims
In Bradford, a city where almost one quarter of residents identify as Muslim and youth services have been ravaged by austerity cuts, chicken and kebab shops provide cheap, halal food and a place to hang out.
Meet Mr. Tee, the Welsh Muslim Ice Cream Van Man with a Cult Following
Tariq started out selling freakshake-style ice creams on council estates in Wrexham. Now, as “Mr. Tee,” he makes a living touring his hugely popular ice cream van across the UK.
British Muslim Women Talk About How It Feels to Be Constantly Spoken For
"You have to desensitize yourself—it's either that or be angry all the time."
Steakhouses and Wagyu Burgers Are Changing Britain’s Halal Food Scene
As Britain’s Muslim diners become more adventurous, demand for halal food beyond fast food chains has increased, with halal steakhouses and street food eateries opening across the country.
How Britain's Young Muslims Deal with the Media's Portrayal of Islam
Last week, a report revealed that if you're Muslim, you're far more likely to be unemployed than the average Brit. We spoke to some young Muslims about the stories that lead to this kind of marginalization.
The Rise of British Jihadists in Syria
VICE News goes to Syria to follow Amer Deghayes, a young British Muslim who has joined the fight against Bashar al Assad.