In this holy month of Ramadan, Muslims in the UK, Bangladesh and across the world, will sacrifice the day-to-day luxuries that so often we take for granted; and will pray for people in need and fast to show devotion to God. It’s also a time to reflect and help those living in extreme hardships. Bangladesh has a rich tradition of ...
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David Cameron: leave vote would be economic ‘bomb’ for UK
Leaving the EU would detonate a bomb under the British economy, David Cameron has said as he joined with Labour, Lib Dem and Green politicians to argue that the leave campaign was being reckless with people’s futures. The prime minister appeared with Harriet Harman, Natalie Bennett and Tim Farron to talk about the risks of Brexit and challenge the leave ...
Read More »Prime Minister David Cameron sends his greetings to all Muslim communities for the holy month of Ramadan, in Britain and around the world
It’s the holy month of Ramadan – a time when mosques open their doors, community centres welcome in their neighbours, and even churches and synagogues offer up their spaces as Muslims break their fasts – and people of all faiths and none are often asked to join. Coventry Cathedral is holding its own multi-faith iftar. In Manchester, they’re combining an ...
Read More »Sadiq Khan: I’ll use Ramadan to help build bridges between communities
Sadiq Khan today told Londoners he would be using Ramadan to “get out there and build bridges” between the capital’s different communities. The Mayor, a practising Muslim, said he hoped that the holy month would help “break down the mystique and suspicion” that existed around his religion. In a message to mark the start of Ramadan, he said it was ...
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