It’s 2008. I’m ten years old. I have a henna cone in my hand and I’m not afraid to use it. I squeeze unrecognisable flowers onto the women, and I paint wonky footballs and messy rockets onto the boys.

The henna cones that we pick off the market shelves are made for commercial use by adding chemicals to the paste. Homemade henna, on the other hand, is prepared by soaking the powder in the water and ...

Rashmika Mandanna's bridal mehendi was a masterclass in tradition and finesse, intricately weaving together spiritual symbols ...

I love the way I feel on Eid, whether it's Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. For me, Eid feels like Eid once I've gotten dressed up in my outfit of choice, spent time with family, taken an Eid picture, had ...