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The Sharing Ramadan project follows the success of a similar venture last year. Behind the scheme is the Keighley Markazi Jamia Masjid mosque, at Lawkholme, in conjunction with the Volunteering Interfaith Partnership (VIP). Mosque members are delivering freshly-cooked Ramadan platters to householders. VIP is run by Strengthening Faith Institutions, in partnership with Age UK Bradford District, to help people in need of support during the pandemic. Assistance ranges from wellbeing supp...

Classical singer Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan passes away Presidential Award winning classical singer passed away at the age of 81 in Lahore last night LAHORE: Presidential Award-winning classical singer Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan passed away at the age of 81 in a Lahore hospital on Thursday night. According to family sources, Khan was unwell for the past few days and suffered a heart attack, which resulted in his demise. His funeral prayers were offered in Shahdara Town on Friday morning. Khan was born ...

A STUDENT at the University of Bradford is encouraging young people across the district to take the Covid-19 vaccine when it is their turn. Although the vaccine roll-out is well underway, "vaccine hesitancy" remains an issue, according to Dr Javed Bashir, a safeguarding consultant at Bradford-based Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI). He argues that some young people - particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds - are still unsure about taking the vaccine. In the wake of this...

Ghulam Rabani has died, aged 77, after being hospitalised with coronavirus. He worked in Bradfords textile industry for many years before his voluntary role at the Sangat Centre in Keighley, which opened in 1991, became a full-time job. "He has always been a pillar of the community," said a centre spokesman. "He was a driving force in supporting the needy and vulnerable to be empowered to integrate into society. "Over the years the work and projects Mr Rabani led at the Sangat Centre ...

Mr Rabani worked in Bradfords textile industry for many years before his voluntary role at the Sangat Centre, which opened in 1991, became a full time job and life-long passion. From helping hundreds access a British citizenship course to a mens mental health project, the centre manager worked with the elderly community and was a beacon of support for many in the Asian community. The late Cllr Abid Hussain with Sangat Centres Ghulam Rabani "He has always been a pillar of the community," h...

FAITH leaders from the Bradford district have spoken of how the pandemic has changed the way they operate, while also looking ahead to the impact that it may have on the future. Online events have been the "only means of survival" for many of the districts churches, mosques, gurdwaras and temples, while questions have been raised over how worship will look post-pandemic. Reverend Nathan Javed, of GBM Churches, said that the shift towards digital worship is making churches look for "new wa...

A BRADFORD organisation is running a campaign alongside the districts different faith communities to encourage people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The Volunteering Interfaith Programme (VIP) is joining leaders from Bradfords Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh communities, as the vaccine - which has now been taken by over two million people in the UK - continues to be rolled out. VIP founder, Dr Javed Bashir, says the campaign comes amid some groups raising questions over the ethics of vac...

A UNIVERSITY of Bradford fund set up to support students who are struggling amid the pandemic has now raised over £10,000. The Emergency COVID-19 Hardship Appeal reached the milestone - just a month after its launch - after a number of generous donations from alumni, staff and members of the community. Money raised will be used to support some of the poorest students, many of whom have little or no means of income other than working part-time - something many have been unable to do durin...

She said: "He was a lovely guy, he was a joy. "I put him forward as Lord Mayor and was so happy to serve as his deputy. "He was so lovely, he has a lovely wife and a lovely family and he was a really good friend to me. "I always felt like part of his family, he always made you feel welcome and Im really upset by this, its so shocking I still cant believe its true. "I thought he was starting to get better; its a shock. "He will be truly missed, I went to Pakistan with him last year a...

BRADFORDS Volunteering Interfaith Programme (VIP) and Age UK Bradford and District are teaming up to distribute hampers to elderly and isolated people this Christmas. Age UK estimates that over 850,000 older people could be spending this Christmas alone, with loneliness among the elderly only being worsened in the wake of COVID-19. Javed Bashir, Founder of VIP, said: "Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and loving. I encourage Bradford’s interfaith communities, particularly children...