Middle Eastern Mix at the British Museum

Short of ideas of activities for your family this half term?
Well, the British Museum is putting on a great list of persuits inspired by Middle East.
Create a cityscape around the walls of the Great court, or learn Persian dances with Sima Madanipour, I’m sure the kids won’t get bored.
Don’t forget to visit the magnificent Islamic [...]

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Muslim Make-up artist

This is an article I wrote for Emel magazine (April 09). 
 
All girls love make-up, but to Zukreat Duaa Majeed it was more than something to put on before a night out.  In her own words, “I’m an artist, to me make-up might as well be my paint, and the face my canvas”.
As a child she [...]

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