LONDON- Tomorrow is Thursday. So, for Naeem Qureshi, preparations are underway to present free food to hundreds of homeless in his East London takeaway. “I saw a lot of homeless people around here so I and my son were talking about it and we decided that we will do a free food (service) every Thursday,” he told …
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Muslim Woman Launches Hijabi Doll Collection
LONDON – Filling a void in the international market, a new company in the UK has released its first Muslim doll collection, covering a unique range of ethnically-diverse Muslim population. “The Muslim Doll Collection has been created to celebrate the multicultural diversity that exists in the world today,” says Farhat Amin from The Muslim Sticker …
Hate Crimes Targeting Muslims Soars in London: Report
LONDON – Hate crimes targeting Muslims in London has soared by about 40 percent in the past year, Scotland Yard figures revealed. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned perpetrators they face arrest and prosecution under a “zero-tolerance” approach, Evening Standard reported. “London is a place where we celebrate, cherish and embrace diversity,” he said. “I’m …
Muslim Girls’ Choirs Sing in Grenfell Memorial
Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire, members of the Royal Family, and PM Theresa May listened to Muslim student’s choir at the memorial service held Thursday at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Mohamed Salah Crowned BBC African Footballer of the Year
Devout Muslim Egyptian and Liverpool star Momahed Salah has been crowned BBC footballer of the year, after a successful year for both club and country.
McDonald's Apology Not Enough For Hijabi Teenager
A Muslim teenager who was told to remove her hijab before entering a McDonald’s because it posed a “security threat” said that the restaurant’s apology was not enough in the face of rising hatful atmosphere.
Muslim Students Explore Science at Creative Quarter
UK school students including Muslim pupils flocked to shake hands with robots, create art from liquids and solids, and learn about the Bionic Man. Jennie Rawling of Imperial College London reported on November 21. During London’s Creative Quarter 2017, visitors attended demonstration lectures and took part in interactive exhibits. That’s beside learning about careers in science, technology, …
UK Muslim Fights for Life after Acid Attack
A British Muslim fast-food deliveryman is fighting for life after a London acid attack left him blinded in both eyes.
Manchester to Host Muslim Lifestyle Expo
For the second year running, the Muslim Lifestyle Show is planned next weekend, October 28-29, in Manchester, bringing together Muslim and non-Muslim brands targeting the Muslim demographic.
London Mosque Shelters Homeless in Winter
As storm Ophelia continues to pound the British Isles, a London mosque joined a night shelter program to host homeless, offering them a warm bed and a hot meal.