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Impact of Muslim footballers in UK football on decreasing hate crimes
August 25, 2022
Impact of Muslim footballers in UK football on decreasing hate crimes
Saoud Khalaf, a British-born Iraqi filmmaker and writer based in London, who focuses in his writings on social justice for marginalized groups with specific attention on the Middle East, has written an article on the effect of growing representation of…
Most famous street in Britain embraces massive Husseini march on the painful anniversary of Ashura
August 10, 2022
Most famous street in Britain embraces massive Husseini march on the painful anniversary of Ashura
Yesterday, Oxford Street in the British capital, London, which is considered the most famous street in the region, hosted a massive Husseini march by Shia communities residing in the city, in commemoration of the painful Ashura day. The largest commercial…
Shop owners in London close their doors on the painful day of Ashura
August 9, 2022
Shop owners in London close their doors on the painful day of Ashura
While the Shia communities residing in the British capital revived the painful Ashura ceremony during the first days of the month of Muharram, a number of shop owners announced the closure of their shops on Ashura. Shia Waves News Agency…
Britain: Inequalities and discrimination against Black and Muslim people
July 26, 2022
Britain: Inequalities and discrimination against Black and Muslim people
Researchers from the University of Kent and the Belong Network studied survey data on social relations in Britain and focused particularly on the attitudes and experiences of black, Muslim and white respondents. The hard-hitting report, titled Discrimination, Prejudice and Cohesion…
British minister calls for the release of political prisoners in Bahrain
July 25, 2022
British minister calls for the release of political prisoners in Bahrain
For the first time, a British minister in the Conservative government expressed his support for the release of all political prisoners in Bahrain, led by the Bahraini academic Abdul Jalil Al-Singace, who has been on hunger strike for more than…
Dating back to the early days of Islam, Quranic manuscript offered for sale in London
July 24, 2022
Dating back to the early days of Islam, Quranic manuscript offered for sale in London
An ancient Quranic manuscript dating back to the beginning of Islam was offered for sale through the NFT market in the British capital, London. The manuscript is a handwritten Quran that dates back to the beginning of Islamic history, according…
Manchester to host Europe’s largest halal food festival
July 23, 2022
Manchester to host Europe’s largest halal food festival
Manchester will host Europe’s largest halal food festival and according to estimations, the event will attract thousands of people from across the UK. The Halal Food Festival will come to the city in August, from 27th to 28th. With over…
UK: Cemetery for Muslims set to be built in Kempston
July 20, 2022
UK: Cemetery for Muslims set to be built in Kempston
A cemetery for Muslims is set to be built in Kempston after Bedford Borough Council gave the plans the green light. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of the plans for land at Box End, Green End Road, Kempston…
Director of IHTV Group in Europe hands banner of Commander of the Faithful to Al-Haidari Center in London
July 19, 2022
Director of IHTV Group in Europe hands banner of Commander of the Faithful to Al-Haidari Center in London
Qasim Fahad, director of the central office of the Imam Hussein Media Group in Europe, attended the Al-Haidari Center affiliated with the Khoja Shias.The Haidari Center belongs to the Khoja Shias of England, which is located in East London.In this…
Birmingham Mail publishes report on Greatest Eid of God, Eid Al-Ghadir
July 19, 2022
Birmingham Mail publishes report on Greatest Eid of God, Eid Al-Ghadir
The British local newspaper, “Birmingham Mail”, published a video report in which it confirmed that there is a third holiday in the Islamic calendar that many people do not know, despite it being an important moment in Islamic history and…