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Features History & Heritage

What is Ashura?

The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims as a whole, but for Shia Muslims it is a major religious commemoration of the martyrdom at Karbala of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h). It falls on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. (Friday 29th September – Saturday […]

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History & Heritage

What is Muharram: the Islamic New Year?

The new moon signals the beginning of the month of Muharram. The Hijri New Year is the name given to the first day of the month. Muharram marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, when the grandson of Muhammad (P.B.U.H), Imam Hussein ibn Ali, was killed, and is widely commemorated by the Shia Muslim […]

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Features Travel

Turkey is one of the world’s leading destinations for?

…Halal-conscious travelers. Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It’s a gateway to Turkey’s southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya’s time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman […]

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Features

The London premiere of ‘Victoria & Abdul’

The London premiere of ‘Victoria & Abdul’ took place in Leicester Square on the 5th September. The red carpet was full of stars including Dame Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, author of ‘Victoria & Abdul’ Shrabani Basu, Director of the movie, Stephen Frears, and many more. The movie has been based on the book […]

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Food & Drink LONDON

Top 10 Halal restaurants in London to visit

If you’re looking for a halal restaurant, you’ll be spoilt for choice in London. Many London restaurants serve halal food, and some offer a strictly halal menu.   1. Benares Restaurant  Based in the heart of Mayfair, Benares is Atul Kochhar’s Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant. Atul’s acclaimed menu explores dishes from all over India, thus what […]

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Beauty & Fashion

Top 5 British Shoes For Men

You can really tell a lot about a man by the kinds of shoes he wears & a classy gentleman usually defines himself through his shoes, which are one of the most important pieces to his entire outfit. Crockett & Jones Hallam: £365, Liberty   2. Barker Alderney: £365, Barker-shoes   3. Loake Beadle: £245, Loake 4. Church’s Darwin Calf: £445, Church-footwear […]

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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.