The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A group of women from Birmingham have visited Türkiye this week to help child refugees following the devastating earthquake in the region earlier this year. The delegation fundraised thousands of pounds in Birmingham before taking the donations directly to displaced families living in refugee camps in the Turkish south-central city of Gaziantep, where they distributed…
The iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square is being lit up in green and white to mark Eid celebrations in the region. As Muslims across the West Midlands celebrate Eid al-Adha, the city’s main library in Broad Street is marking the occasion by lighting up in green and white this evening.
A Small Heath mosque has pledged to hand out gifts to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and help the needy during the cost-of-living crisis as Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha next week. Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) is delighted to announce the celebration of Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the…
Outdoor Eid al-Fitr prayers in Birmingham, which were planned for Friday morning, have been cancelled due to thunder, rain, wind and a hail warning issued across the region today. Green Lane Masjid announced that despite the outdoor cancellations the prayers will go ahead indoors at the mosque on Friday (21 April) as there are no…
A Birmingham mosque is getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan later this month. Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium are the locations selected by organisers Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre for the two Eid al-Fitr events which are expected to…
Thousands of people gathered in the Handsworth area of Birmingham yesterday for the big Diwali lights switch-on. The unveiling of the festive illuminations drew a huge crowd following a two-year break for the public mela event, celebrating the Festival of Lights.
A spectacular free Diwali celebration with singing, dancing, food and fun for all the community will make an eagerly anticipated return to Birmingham city centre this weekend. After being suspended for the last two years because of the COVID pandemic, Diwali on the Square will burst into life once again on Saturday 15 October in…
The date for Birmingham’s traditional Eid prayer and celebrations in Small Heath Park have been announced, including free car parking available at St. Andrew’s stadium for worshippers. Thousands of people are expected to attend the Eid al-Adha prayer service and festivities in the grounds of Small Heath Park on Saturday 9 July.
A Birmingham mosque getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan, has announced that one venue is now fully booked. Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium are the locations selected by organisers Green Lane Masjid for the two Eid al-Fitr events but the…
A Birmingham mosque is getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan in May. Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium are the locations selected by organisers Green Lane Masjid for the two Eid al-Fitr events.