Green Lane Mosque Masjid donate Eid gifts to Heartlands Hospital

Mosque to hand out gifts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and feed the poor during Eid

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…

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Eid prayers in Small Heath Park announced

Eid prayer in Small Heath Park announced with free parking at Birmingham City football ground

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.

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David Olusoga will attend the Birmingham Literature Festival 2021

David Olusoga announced to attend Birmingham Lit Fest 2021 during Black History Month

David Olusoga, one of the UK’s most respected historians and broadcasters, is due to attend the Birmingham Literature Festival 2021 on Saturday (9th Oct) during Birmingham Black History Month. The acclaimed writer will be in conversation about his new book ‘Black and British: A Forgotten History’ and take questions from the audience at an event…

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The first-ever High Vis Fest will be held in Digbeth this weekend , celebrating Birmingham street art, comics, dance and music

IN PICTURES: Preparations ahead of this weekend’s High Vis Fest in Birmingham

The city’s first High Vis Fest -a street culture extravaganza taking place in The Custard Factory – starts tomorrow, with intense preparations taking place for months. The one-day urban festival is uniquely bringing together the worlds of comic book artists and heroes with street artists and urban music talent, all in and around the popular Digbeth venue.

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White Birmingham Pride 2018 attendee in a Native American War Bonnet

LGBTQ+ groups calls for cultural appropriation ban at Birmingham Pride celebrations

A number of LGBTQ+ groups across the city have called on Birmingham Pride to ban cultural appropriation, following an I Am Birmingham article highlighting the issue was published last month. In light of several Native American headdresses being worn as ‘costumes’ at Birmingham Pride celebrations, representatives from queer groups of colour have condemned the practice.

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