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Muslim Women's Voices Shine: Heart Lamp Wins Booker

5/23/2025

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Banu Mushtaq's poignant short story collection, *Heart Lamp*, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, shining a light on the experiences of Muslim women in southern India. Sharing the £50,000 award with translator Deepa Bhasthi, this historic win is a powerful response to the growing tide of Islamophobia, marking a significant moment in literary history.

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Banu Mushtaq's poignant short story collection, *Heart Lamp*, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, shining a light on the experiences of Muslim women in southern India. Sharing the £50,000 award with translator Deepa Bhasthi, this historic win is a powerful response to the growing tide of Islamophobia, marking a significant moment in literary history.