Iqra Ahmed is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Priya Davdra.

[2] Iqra's initial storylines revolve around taking over the local restaurant with Habiba and exposing family friend Adam Bateman (Stephen Rahman-Hughes) for cheating on his partner, but as senior executive producer Kate Oates developed her character, her later storylines have involved coming out as a lesbian to her family and local residents, the introduction of her long-term girlfriend Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), her and Ash's eventual breakup and forming a relationship with Mila Marwa (Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa).

[9] She voiced her excitement at being able to join the soap due to enjoying it in her youth, as well as wanting to see the viewers' reaction to Iqra.

[1] The BBC described Iqra as "no-nonsense, bold and intelligent" and added that "she arrives in Walford with a clear goal but she soon learns that life in the Square is never simple, especially when her sister is involved.

"[1] Aidan Milan of Metro wrote that Iqra would soon make an impression due to her bold and assertive qualities.

[1] She hinted that they would be a "nightmare" for their relatives Mariam (Indira Joshi) and Arshad Ahmed (Madhav Sharma) as well as other characters on EastEnders.

Before moving to Walford, Iqra was preparing to marry a man through arranged marriage, but runs away with her sister Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar).

When Iqra learns that family friend Adam Bateman (Stephen Rahman-Hughes) is having an affair with Habiba behind Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton)'s back, she threatens to expose him.

Having seen texts from an unknown person called Ash on Iqra's phone, he counteracts her threat by saying he will expose her secret relationship.

She receives a van from her uncle Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra), and the pair begin delivering sandwiches.

When leaving mosque with Habiba and Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), the three are attacked in an Islamophobic assault.

When an innocent Jags is jailed for a crime he did not commit, Habiba decides to leave Walford to live nearby to his prison.

Iqra is unaware that Dana's brother Aaron Monroe (Charlie Wernham) is also Islamophobic and he is planning to bomb the Argee Bhajee.

Iqra is initially portrayed as heterosexual, with the media reporting a possible romance with Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami).

[15] An EastEnders source stated that Iqra had been "fighting to keep her sexuality quiet" but that the truth needed to emerge eventually.

[19][20][21] In an episode broadcast on 18 February 2020, Iqra, Habiba and Bobby Beale (Clay Milner-Russell) are the victims of an islamophobic attack.

Speaking on the potential pairing, actress Davdra explained that her character begins to see Mila as a chance to build a strong relationship without secrets.

Davdra also explained that Iqra sees getting to know Mila as a chance to do something for herself, as she typically does things for other people such as Habiba, her grandparents and Ash.

"[32] On 3 January 2022, in previously unannounced scenes, Iqra made the decision to take a job offer away from Albert Square.

[33] Posting about her exit on social media, Davdra said that it was "an absolute pleasure" to play the role of Iqra and that she would miss it, but confirmed that she had left to pursue other acting projects.

[35] Helen Fear of Entertainment Daily commented: "Hopefully viewers will warm to the new characters", and added "Bad news for haters, as the pair are definitely sticking around.