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Key worker diary: Ramadan and Eid during lockdown
I Am Birmingham presents the diary of a Birmingham key worker as he observed the holy month of Ramadan and prepared for Eid during lockdown. Asim Janjua, a Digital Communications…
Inspirational hero raises nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while fasting
100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while also fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The inspirational hero from St. Albans, set a challenge to…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the…
100-year-old man raises over £75,000 for coronavirus charities during Ramadan
A 100-year-old poet and book lover from London is walking 100-laps while fasting during Ramadan to raise money for those affected by coronavirus. British Muslim centenarian Dabirul Islam Choudhury has…
OPINION: Weekly ‘cuppa’ meet-ups give many migrants something to look forward to
The weekly Cup'a'Tea virtual meet-up hosted by Migrant Voice for the migrant community has proved quite popular as it gives many something to look forward to each week. Many who attended…
Birmingham beauty contestant raises money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown
A young Birmingham beauty contestant is raising money for the NHS and highlighting the impact of plastic on the environment as the country continues to be gripped by the coronavirus…
Fake coronavirus news stories increase online Islamophobia, study finds
A new study warns the coronavirus crisis has fuelled online hate speech by racist and fascist groups and individuals which could lead to attacks against British Muslims after the lockdown.…
Zimbabwean journalist from Birmingham selected as judge for global media awards ceremony
A Birmingham-based journalist who originally travelled to the UK from Zimbabwe for a better life has been selected to be a judge for the prestigious One World Media Awards this year. Selbin Kabote, who works…
Meet the Birmingham volunteers creating scrubs for NHS staff still without basic PPE
A group of Birmingham women have stepped in to provide NHS workers with essential scrubs, as the government continues to fall short of delivering vital PPE to frontline staff. Despite being hit financially…
West Midlands Police donate hundreds of free soft drinks from Birmingham college to NHS staff
Officers from West Midlands Police have been delivering soft drinks to NHS workers after a local college asked for assistance in distributing excess stock from vending machines. Following the coronavirus lockdown…