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Muslim artists get their work celebrated in documentary

Image by Ahseem Yousuf A former University of Bradford student has spotlighted five Muslim artists in a brand-new documentary.    Ahseem Yousuf (pictured above), a versatile film director known for his diverse portfolio, including Butchers Day, PONG, Northern Stories, and The Dying to Talk, has unveiled his latest masterpiece: Muslims of the Artworld. This documentary celebrates […]

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KORT to host fundraisers to give aid to Azad Kashmir

Image by Mohammed Akhtar The Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) will host four fundraising dinners throughout England in the upcoming weeks to raise money for its hospital in Azad Kashmir, which offers free treatment to those in need.   KORT was created by Choudhary Mohammed Akhtar and a group of friends after the devastating 2005 earthquakes

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BYITC Supermaths to host free exam preparation webinar for children in England

Image by BYITC International The British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths is proud to present a unique opportunity for students in England- a free entrance exam preparation webinar for the 11+ exam. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive online session covering all exam aspects.  The webinar will be divided into two sections, one for

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Why the Asian Community needs to vote in the General Election

Image by Getty Images/Amr Bo Shanab With the General Election tomorrow, Thursday, July 4th, it is time to start preparing for who you vote for.  However, numerous people, especially South Asians, in the UK are choosing not to vote for many reasons: being unsure who to vote for, feeling unheard or unseen by elected representatives,

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Mustafa the Poet announces lineup for London edition of Artists For Aid in support of Palestine and Sudan

Image by Anthony Sinclair Artists for Aid takes place this Thursday, July 4th, at London’s Troxy from 7pm to 11pm.  The event is held in collaboration with War Child UK, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated towards the charity’s response plan in Gaza and Sudan.   Artists For Aid is a humanitarian aid collective

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The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival to host inaugural Arts Award

Image by Manchester Evening News The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) is set to host their first ever Arts Award in November, to celebrate and showcase the best work from Muslim artists in the Northwest of England.  MACFEST is a festival that holds around 80 events worldwide across five months. The celebrations began in

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Bradford Literature Festival to showcase all-star line-up for its 10th anniversary

Image by Mark Dolby Bradford Literature Festival (BLF), one of the UK\’s top three biggest literature festivals, returns this weekend from June 28th to July 7th to mark its tenth anniversary. This milestone year promises to be a special one, with the festival hosting 500 events, from exhibitions to programmes designed to educate, entertain, and

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South Asian Heritage Month gets set for its 5th year

Image by Artur Debat South Asian Heritage Trust (SAHT) is hosting its fifth annual South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) this year.   SAHM is a significant event that aims to elevate the presence of British South Asian history and heritage throughout the UK. SAHT produces various events and activities this month, spanning education, arts, culture, celebration,

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