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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai gets married to Asser Malik in Birmingham ceremony
Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has married her partner during an Islamic 'nikah' ceremony in Birmingham. Yousafzai, 24, 'tied the knot' with Asser Malik in a nikah ceremony, where the bride and…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Birmingham mosque announces Eid celebrations set for Thursday following no moon sighting
Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021
One of Birmingham's major Islamic centres has announced Eid celebrations for Thursday, in line with moon sightings which determine the day of which the Muslim festival is held. Green Lane…
New photographic exhibition celebrates Birmingham’s commonwealth heritage
Rangzeb Hussain
October 21, 2020
An exciting new photographic exhibition, which will take place during the Commonwealth Games 2022, will be previewed this Black History Month during a panel discussion celebrating Birmingham's diversity through rarely seen photographs…
Jewish and Muslim women join forces to remove antisemitic graffiti in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
July 6, 2020
A group of Jewish and Muslim women, including the city's only female rabbi, have defiantly come together to remove antisemitic graffiti which appeared overnight on a wall in Billesley in…
Teenager becomes Special Constable after being inspired by West Midlands Police community relations
Staff Reporter
July 5, 2020
A teenager who was inspired by local police efforts to keep communities safe has now become a Special Constable with the hope of doing the same. Abdullah Imad was so impressed by officers’…
Police investigate ‘hate crime’ after two black men chased and attacked by Coventry mob
Abdul Kareem
June 11, 2020
Police have launched an investigation and are hunting for CCTV and mobile footage of a terrifying and shocking attack against two unarmed black youths by a violent mob of Coventry…
Stunning new charity mural unveiled in Brum depicting the battle against COVID-19
Rangzeb Hussain
May 29, 2020
A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city's skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka…
British barrister becomes first judge to wear hijab in the west
Rangzeb Hussain
May 27, 2020
A Midlands-based barrister has made history by becoming the first woman judge to wear the hijab in the western world. Raffia Arshad, 40, was appointed as a Deputy District Judge…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…