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On midnight of August 14, 1947, almost 200 years of British colonialism came to an end as the Indian Independence Act 1947 was implemented. Yet on the day of the 14th, Pakistan celebrated with immense joy as the then-new country managed to gain liberation after many tough years. As a result, the Mountbatten Plan divided […]
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched the new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This means that British nationals who intend to visit Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to obtain a visit visa in advance of travel and they can stay […]
Renowned Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor passed away at the age of 56 after being found unresponsive at her home in London. Being one of the most influential artists in the world, her death has shocked the masses and has caused tributes to pour in from around the world. Irish national broadcaster RTE quoted O’Connor’s family […]
Launched for the first time in 2020, South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is all about celebrating, commemorating and educating others about how South Asians contributed to the growth and development of the UK, as well as why their history matters. This year, SAHM will be running from Tuesday, July 18 to Thursday, August 17. Throughout […]
A record-breaking 2.5 million pilgrims made it to Makkah this year to perform the major pilgrimage known as Hajj. With crowds all standing in unity donning their white Ihrams, pilgrims endured the extreme 45°C heat as they followed in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim AS in carrying out the many rituals of Hajj. Described by […]
Earlier this month, both Wolfson College and the Aziz Foundation announced that they would be collaborating on launching a new scholarship programme which supports postgraduate education for students from British Muslim communities. With an aim to address the underrepresentation of British Muslims in postgraduate programmes, the scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to students who […]
