Published on Monday 25 April 2022 at 10:48 am
BwD Chief Executive joins council staff fasting today to support an annual community cohesion campaign.
Teams of staff from across Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are set to observe a day of fasting, in a show of solidarity with their Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.
Published on Monday 10 May 2021 at 1:57 pm
As Eid approaches, leaders of two local mosques have told us what it has meant to them to be able to have Ramadan prayers in the mosque after having to stay closed last year.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Mosque | Ramadan
Published on Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 1:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Council of Mosques are offering advice to Muslim residents on keeping themselves safe while observing Islamic traditions of visiting the cemetery.
Published on Thursday 22 April 2021 at 6:05 pm
MasterChef contestant Moonira Hinglotwala is looking forward to cooking for people and entertaining family and friends again once restrictions ease.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Moonira Hinglotwala | Picture This | Ramadan
Published on Sunday 11 April 2021 at 8:03 am
Muslim residents fasting during the month of Ramadan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts to stay healthy.
Filed under: health | healthy eating | Ramadan
Published on Monday 29 March 2021 at 4:25 pm
With Easter, Ramadan and Eid all coming up, the three Directors of Public Health in Lancashire have issued safety advice for faith communities.
Published on Friday 22 May 2020 at 3:26 pm
People of all faiths have joined together to share a message of love and understanding as Eid-ul-Fitr approaches.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Ramadan
Published on Monday 11 May 2020 at 9:44 am
While Muslim communities experience a Ramadan in lockdown, many local mosques are using technology to help their congregations stay connected online.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | COVID-19 | faith | Ramadan
Published on Wednesday 22 April 2020 at 3:39 pm
Muslim families across the borough are preparing for a different kind of Ramadan this year.
The holy month of Ramadan, a very special time in the Muslim calendar, begins later this week.
Filed under: coronavirus | health | Ramadan
Published on Friday 17 April 2020 at 3:03 pm
Issued by the Lancashire Resilience Forum
With Ramadan just days away, Muslim residents are being asked not to visit mosques but to continue to stay at home and pray.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | Ramadan | religion
Published on Friday 24 May 2019 at 1:49 pm
Teams of staff from across Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have observed a day of fasting, in a show of solidarity with their Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.
Filed under: Our Community Our Future | Ramadan | social integration
Published on Friday 26 May 2017 at 10:37 am
Residents fasting during the month of Ramadan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Published on Wednesday 24 May 2017 at 2:27 pm
During Ramadan, cooking for large groups at unusual times combined with fatigue can play a big part in increasing the chances of having a fire break out in the home.
Filed under: cooking | fire safety | Ramadan
Published on Friday 19 May 2017 at 12:10 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
Filed under: Ramadan | safe giving
Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and we want them to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 4:24 pm
With many in our community observing Ramadan guidance has been issued to ensure charitable donations go to legitimate organisations.
Filed under: Councillor | Ramadan | Yusuf Jan-Virmani
Published on Wednesday 17 June 2015 at 7:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Filed under: Councillor | health | Mustafa Desai | Ramadan
Published on Monday 23 June 2014 at 3:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
Published on Monday 9 June 2014 at 10:44 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is hosting a public health consultation event this week.
The event at Shahi Qila Restaurant in Blackburn, on Wednesday June 11, will be held in association with the Lancashire Council of Mosques and will focus primarily on supporting smokers to quit ahead of Ramadan.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
