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Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator: Bassam Tariq

Artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs of Muslim heritage are indelibly shaping Western societies. To shine a light on these inspiring innovators who transcend stereotypes and enrich modern life, Hayat Life presents its annual “Ramadan Top 30” list of Muslim achievers impacting the world in 2022. Some honorees are global pop cultural icons, others unsung heroes making extraordinary contributions outside the limelight.

The awards highlight a Muslim achiever for every day of the month of Ramadan. The holiday is traditionally a time to reflect on personal impact and re-commit to finding ways to help improve the world – a spirit of illumination symbolized by the traditional Ramadan lanterns. Hayat Life’s “Ramadan Top 30” honorees in 2022 bring a modern twist to that centuries-old heritage.

In that spirit, we are honored to present:

Bassam Tariq: Director at the Helm of Marvel’s “Blade”

Director, producer, and screenwriter Bassam Tariq has been tapped to direct Marvel’s upcoming reboot of the classic comic franchise Blade. The reboot will star Mahershala Ali, with Tariq at the helm behind the camera. Tariq was also nominated for a BAFTA for his 2020 film Mogul Mowgli, and earned wins at the Zurich Film Festival, SXSW, Sundance and more.

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