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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CBSO (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) perform at Birmingham New Street train station on Friday 18 November. Photo: Andrew Fox.

IN PICTURES: Commuters in awe as CBSO musicians perform at Birmingham New Street Station

Birmingham’s New Street station was alive with music from the movies today, thanks to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, who treated commuters to two special pop-up performances to kick off the weekend. Commuters were pleasantly surprised to see the orchestra blasting out popular theme tunes and soundtrack numbers from some of cinema’s most popular…

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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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Grass Roots Collection by Raphael Mazzucco

From the Maasai Mara to Birmingham – artist Raphael Mazzucco unveils new exhibition

Internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Raphael Mazzucco proudly unveils his latest exhibition called Grass Roots at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham. The Canadian creator, who has homes in Lebanon and Connecticut, launches material produced during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the art touches upon theme of the African continent and the urgent need for conservation.

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Pogus Caesar by Brian Homer, June 2011

INTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and life

Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was produced. Pogus Caesar took time out from his busy schedule to chat to I Am Birmingham as a second edition of his emotionally searing book ‘Handsworth…

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The GENERATIONS project is calling out for Birmingham family photos to celebrate diversity

Birmingham families wanted for photography project celebrating region’s diverse history

A photography project is calling on Brummies to send in family pictures, or to be photographed, to celebrate the diversity of Midlands individuals and families. Organisers of the project are inviting everyone from across the region to share stories of their family and histories through their own family photographs, and also inviting families from different generations to be…

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