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The World is Shaken as Türkiye and Syria Struck by Earthquake

In the early hours of Monday 6 February, parts of Türkiye and Syria were struck by a quake which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of the quake was near Gaziantep – a city that witnessed blocks of flats reduced to rubble. Images of Gaziantep Castle (a popular historic and tourist site) have […]

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Five Islamic Architectural Wonders From Around The World

Architectural influences can vary from one place to another, but one thing is for sure, architecture can help us connect with a culture and people. Islamic architecture takes this to another dimension by infusing within the discipline the added element of divine connection. With Islamic architecture, the physical structure is not where things stop. Islamic […]

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British Muslims and Their Contributions To Civil Society

Towards the end of last year, Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the results of their latest census which showed that the UK has witnessed rapid growth in the Muslim population. In 2011, the Muslim population was 4.9% of the entire population, whereas, in 2021, it rose to 6.5%. This means that Britain’s Muslim minority […]

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Five of The Best Places To Visit in February For Winter Sunshine

Whilst February is a shorter month than others, it continues to bring us short and cold days, which is why escaping the UK winter may just be the answer. Whether it’s a trip to the Far East, the Caribbean or the Middle East, there are some awesome winter sunshine destinations which are perfect to escape […]

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For The First Time Ever, Women Drive Haramain Express Trains in Saudi Arabia

The landscape of the Saudi workforce is forever evolving, with many progressive changes being made around gender equality and equal pay. For the first time, women in Saudi Arabia have qualified to drive the Haramain Express trains – also known as the fast trains – between the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.  One […]

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This Is How World Hijab Day Started

World Hijab Day (WHD) is a phenomenal initiative which invites women from all backgrounds, religions and ethnicities to wear the hijab and stand united with Muslim women. Muslim women from around the world face abuse and discrimination on a daily basis, which is why WHD is a unique moment to challenge the narrative. Today marks […]

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British Muslim Magazine

Welcome to British Muslim Magazine, Britain’s leading Muslim lifestyle magazine offering inspiration, advice, shopping, food and halal travel advice to British Muslim audiences and international travellers. BMM is the perfect choice for everyone who wants to know more about our nation’s rich history and traditions.