Despite being Muslim, I haven't fasted for the holy month in years. But this year, I’m turning to my faith and cultural foods in order to connect with my people.

Growing up in Pakistan, I had grown tired of familial expectations, especially around the Eid holidays. I moved to London and was looking for a chance at a new life, but I ended up reconnecting with the spirit of my childhood Eid celebrations when I introduced my new friends to the holiday and the celebratory foods.

Ancient cookbooks suggest the bagel may have roots in the the Arabic world.