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Thousands to attend this year’s Diwali celebrations at Wembley Park

 Image by wembleypark.com One of the most significant Indian festivals will be celebrated in Wembley Park on 1 October, with thousands expected to attend the event. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated with much zeal and zest at the free-to attend family event with several music and dance performances by the Brent community. Many […]

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Renowned MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov to raise funds for Human Appeal’s emergency aid for Pakistan floods

Image by Anadolu Agency/Mirror via Getty Images World-renowned MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has partnered with Class A events for two nights of exclusive one-to-one interview and panel discussion on 9th and 11th September 2022. Funds raised will be going to Human Appeal’s emergency aid programme for the ongoing flooding emergency in Pakistan. To cover production and

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Fun-filled Navratri celebrations to take place in Croydon

Image by Asian Resource Centre Croydon The Asian Resource Centre Croydon (ARCC) is organising a special Navratri celebration for the diverse Asian community in Croydon. The fun and exciting event will be held at Grand Sapphire, one of the most prestigious ball room venues in Croydon on Friday, 30 September from 7pm – 1am. Navratri

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New BAPS Hindu Temple to be constructed in Paris

BAPS Hindu Mandir A new project under the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is underway in Paris, France with a foundation stone-laying ceremony set to take place this weekend. BAPS, which is a renowned international socio-spiritual organisation affiliated to the UN and with major centres across the world including London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, New

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Belfast to play host to Diversity Fiesta 2022 to celebrate different cultures

 Image by BAWA This weekend, Belfast will play host to Diversity Fiesta 2022, a unique event celebrating togetherness in a shared and safe space. The event will be held this Saturday, September 3 from 12.30pm on Belfast’s Hope Street in the city centre. It is a collaboration between Belfast Asian Women’s Academy (BAWA) and Bscr

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Blackburn Rovers FC facilitate prayer space for Muslim fans

Image by Blackburn Rovers English football club Blackburn Rovers once again welcomed Muslim fans at Ewood park to observe Maghrib Salaah (one of the five daily prayers in the Islamic faith) during their Carabao Cup fixture against Hartlepool earlier this month, according to reports. Season ticket holder Hafiz Zayd lead the prayers at 8:55pm, just

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Naval ship INS Tarangini marks 75 years of Indian independence in London

INS Tarangini in London The Made-in-India naval ship INS Tarangini, docked at Thames Quay in east London on its UK voyage to coincide with the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, has been the focal point of celebrations for the Indian diaspora this week. Following a grand welcome to the docks for Commanding Officer Praveen Kumar

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Winners are announced for The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022

The Welsh Asian Food Awards provides a platform for Asian restaurants, takeaways and food establishments across Wales will be recognised and rewarded as the best in the industry.Voted for by the public, the nominees were made up of hardworking individuals and businesses who bring us delicious Asian food and represent the rich culture and heritage

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Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa celebrates 75 years of Pakistani independence at London Embassy

Image by AP/Arab News Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa celebrated the country’s 76th Independence Day at the Pakistan Embassy in London where Ukrainian pop star and wife of British-Pakistani business tycoon Muhammad Zahoor, Kamaliya, gave a singing performance. Pakistani billionaire Mohammad Zahoor, the former publisher of Kyiv Post, has reportedly helped purchase two

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