“The last time I remember feeling extremely close to God was in Ramadan.” Not only is this a common statement uttered by the vast majority of us, but it also evokes an understanding of how common acts of worship are usually forgotten about upon the completion of Ramadan. Reciting the Qur’an, standing in prayer the […]
Bradford Literature Festival is one of the most popular and inspiring literary events in the country. Welcoming visitors for the ninth annual event from 23 June – 2 July, BLF 2023 will feature around 300 events across 10 days for a wide range of audiences. Fortunate to have a lineup of brilliant poets, politicians, scientists, […]
I’m sure we can agree that many of us grew up with a lack of exceptional resources about Hajj for kids. But things have changed and with many creatives focusing on this void, we now have a range of illustrated books about Hajj for the little ones. In preparing for Hajj in 2023, let us […]
Shamsul Abdin has helped raise over £2m for charitable organisations that support women, children and communities throughout the Middle East and Africa. An HSBC Analyst by day and part of H&K Cycle Club, Shamsul has been raising money for charities for 10 years through the popular cycling club originally launched as a support network and […]