Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
During these strange and challenging times, observing the Holy Month of Ramadan may look very different for our Muslim friends and colleagues. A member of the Law School Academic Faculty here at Birmingham shares her thoughts and feelings on how she is coping under the Coronavirus lockdown and provides some support and inspiration for others. … Continue reading “Ramadan Reflections by Dr Rehana Parveen”
During these strange and challenging times, observing the Holy Month of Ramadan may look very different for our Muslim friends and colleagues. A member of the Law School Academic Faculty here at Birmingham shares her thoughts and feelings on how she is coping under the Coronavirus lockdown and provides some … Continue reading “Ramadan Reflections by Dr Rehana Parveen”
As many of our Muslim friends begin their Holy Month of fasting this week , a member of the Law School Academic Faculty has taken the time to pen her thoughts on the month ahead and how this will look in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Read on for … Continue reading “Ramadan Reflections by Dr Rehana Parveen”
Join us for a week of celebrations to mark the beginning of the year of the Rat! The celebration of the Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals for many cultures across the world, most notably in China. The festival is dominated by iconic red lanterns, loud fireworks, massive banquets and parades. It … Continue reading “Spring Festival Celebrations – Year of the Rat – Chinese Lunar New Year 2020”
Join the University of Birmingham’s India Institute to celebrate the ‘Spirit of Diwali’ at this lunchtime concert. Performances exclusively curated for the event by Sampad Arts include: Opening lively dhol drumming on Chancellor’s Court Indian dance performance by BBC Young Dancer 2019, Aishani Ghosh Kathak duet performance by Shyam Duttani and Tulani Kayani A contemporary … Continue reading “Spirit of Diwali Concert”
Join the India Institute and Barber Museum staff for a fun and relaxed drop-in workshop free of charge and open to all. Inspired by the exhibition ‘The Mughals’, you will transform the Barber foyer with rangoli using coloured rice, lentils and flower petals to create eye-catching designs on the floor of the iconic Barber Institute … Continue reading “Diwali Celebrations on Campus”
I remember when the UBISOC Community Iftar in the Green Heart was just an idea that we were discussing on the table in one of our meetings. That’s how it started, an idea, but who would have thought that it would be arguably one of the biggest events ever held by a student group. But … Continue reading “Community Iftar Blog by Sayf Khan”
Well what can I say? The biggest event in the ISOC’s history only just came and went the other day! The Community Iftar: over 400 people joined together to break their fast under the night sky. The feeling was one of unity and celebration. The unity of people from all walks of life and a … Continue reading “Community Iftar Blog by Rayhan Ahmed”
Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani Ramadan has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I’ve always spent the holy month of fasting and religious observances at home. As a disclaimer, in no way, shape or form am I … Continue reading “Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani”
The UoB Cultural Calendar are proud to announce that we will be collaborating with the UoB Islamic Society for their upcoming commemoration of Ramadan! Every year the Islamic Society organise a Ramadan Project, which provides a free Iftar and Taraweeh to staff, students, and the local community everyday of Ramadan in the Multi-faith Chaplaincy. This … Continue reading “The Ramadan Project 2019”
