Please watch and share this special Eid message - https://youtu.be/E9luuLQYrFo Bringing together a host of popular personalities from TV, Film, Cricket and Media, to encourage the community to spend Eid at home. Featuring actor Adil Ray, Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Begum, actress Armeena Khan, TV presenters Mehreen Baig and Konnie Huq, BBC Asian Network's Noreen Khan and Mobeen Azhar, ITV's Rageh Omaar, Pakistan cricket legends Azhar Mahmood and Saqlain Mushtaq, Citizen Khan's Abdullah Afzal and Pride of Britain winner Moin Younis. To download the video for broadcast and social media please click here Actor & Broadcaster Adil Ray, one of the organisers of the video said: "Seeing some of the news footage on our screens, it may be tempting for many of us to congregate at each other's homes or in parks this Eid. However, if we all did that we would have a serious problem. In the true spirit of Ramadan and Eid, we are encouraging our friends and families to continue to think of others and stay at home" The special video featured as part of BBC News' national Eid coverage Adil Ray will be co-hosting a special Eid edition of 'Celebration Kitchen Live' on BBC One this Sunday 24th May at 10:45am with guests including Olympic legend Mo Farah and Britain's Got Talent comedy star Nabil Abdulrashid, alongside chefs Asma Khan and Saliha Mahmood Ahmed. More information here.
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Over 75,000 people took part in the Naz Legacy virtual iftars series during Ramadan via Zoom, Facebook and Muslim media channels in the UK. The events organised by the Naz Legacy Foundation brought together for the first time all the UK’s major faith leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury, Chief Rabbi, Cardinal Nichols and Bishop of London and Imam Mahmoud, the Hero Imam from the Mosque terror attack in Finsbury Park, all at one iftar as well as HRH Prince of Wales and leading members of the Government and Opposition including Sadiq Khan Mayor of London, Dominic Raab Foreign Secretary, Keir Starmer Leader of the Opposition, Matt Hancock Heath Secretary and more.
Sajidah Patel, Director of the Naz Legacy Iftars said, “Our series of virtual iftars which have reached over 75,000 people across the UK, with over 305,000 watching the highlights and growing each day. They have helped people from all faiths and none to join in and celebrate Ramadan, despite us all having to stay home during this crisis. We are all immensely grateful for all the amazing speakers and panelists that took part in these iftars which were not only truly unique but also ground breaking.” Iftar Highlights: https://youtu.be/MizvlzyzNIo Government Cabinet Members Iftar Highlights: https://youtu.be/mJtXO3X-6mI Opposition Leader and Mayor of London Highlights: https://youtu.be/QnQvRwNmQVg Some of the UK's leading British Muslim social media stars have teamed up with Tower Hamlets Homes to share an important message for young Muslims to spend #EidAtHome this year. Watch and share the video - https://youtu.be/Hp4ibe_NqaA
Featuring a host of popular names including Mistah Islah, Super Saf, Smash Bengali, Aatif Nawaz, Mumzy Stranger, Nish, Ikram Abdi, Nadia Ali, Ezzakins, Ramzan Miah, Fatiha Rouf, Zoha Rahman and more Youtube star and actor Mistah Islah says: "A lot of content creators and influencers have young people that look up to them and take their advice, so I gathered as many of my fellow creatives as I could to deliver this message with me to encourage everyone to stay home for Eid, be safe and protect those nearest and dearest to them. This Eid will be different for many but we want to wish everyone a joyous occasion and Eid Mubarak." To download the video for broadcast and social media please click here
The British Asian Trust, in partnership with Deliveroo, Uber Eats, BT and Cobra Beer has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign bringing the nation together under lockdown to support those most in need across South Asia, as well as rejuvenate the UK’s local takeaway businesses. The Big Curry Night In, taking place from 22nd– 31stMay, will be encouraging the general public toorder a curry from their local restaurant or prepare their own curry at home in celebration of the nation’s favourite take away meal. Households can share their meal virtually with loved ones and friends in other households via video calling and social media. The initiative will help support the UK’s restaurant industry during the national health crisis as well as raise vital funds for families struggling in South Asia. Click here for full press release |
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