{"id":125184,"date":"2025-05-15T12:50:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=125184"},"modified":"2025-05-15T12:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:50:32","slug":"uk-muslim-trailblazers-honoured-at-2025-british-muslim-awards-in-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/125184-uk-muslim-trailblazers-honoured-at-2025-british-muslim-awards-in-birmingham\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Birmingham hosted the 12th annual British Muslim Awards 2025 on Friday, May 2, at Eastside Rooms, celebrating outstanding contributions by British Muslims across various fields. Organized by Oceanic Awards, the prestigious event drew prominent figures from education, media, healthcare, law, and community services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spokesperson Irfan Younis said, \u201cFor over a decade, we\u2019ve been recognizing the achievements of British Muslims. By highlighting these inspiring individuals, we hope to motivate future generations and promote diversity and inclusion in society.\u201d<br>Among the winners were Darnish Amraz, named \u201cCommunity Personality of the Year,\u201d and Arif Siddiq, who received the \u201cOutstanding Achievement\u201d award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alia Jowell was honored as \u201cMuslim Woman of the Year,\u201d while Yusuf Yasin and Wazik Hassan shared the title of \u201cMuslim Man of the Year.\u201d The awards also recognized institutions such as Lady Khadijah Girls School and the Islamic Centre in Derby, showcasing stories of excellence and leadership within the UK\u2019s Muslim community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birmingham hosted the 12th annual British Muslim Awards 2025 on Friday, May 2, at Eastside Rooms, celebrating outstanding contributions by British Muslims across various fields. 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