Medical professionals from London’s Dawoodi Bohra community organised a Community Health Check Programme at the community’s Northolt centre on 7th January 2026 in the lead up to Ashara Mubaraka. The initiative, organised by the community’s Department of Health & Wellbeing, welcomed neighbours and local workers for free health assessments and practical advice on healthy living. It…
Author Archives: Tasneem Ranalawala
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This story was covered by BBC News For many children, a hospital admission brings more than just medical treatment. It can also mean unfamiliar sounds, bright lights and anxiety in an unfamiliar environment. A new sensory room, gifted by Birmingham’s Dawoodi Bohra community, has opened its doors to young patients admitted to Midland Metropolitan University…
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By Tasneem Ebrahim Tasneem Ebrahim is a UK secondary school biology teacher based in Birmingham with over a decade of classroom experience. She holds an MSc in Teaching and Learning from the University of Oxford. In this reflective piece, she writes about how AI is reshaping education and the role of the teacher. Fourteen years…
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This article was originally published in the Milton Keynes Citizen. The Dawoodi Bohras of Milton Keynes were honoured to attend an impactful International Women’s Day event hosted by Ms. Emily Darlington, Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central. The gathering celebrated women’s achievements, promoted equality, and highlighted the importance of safety and respect for all….
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The Dawoodi Bohra community across the United Kingdom marked World Cancer Day with a series of campaigns spanning 10 cities, raising vital funds and awareness for cancer patients through its global philanthropic initiative, Project Rise. From London to Leicester, Bradford to Manchester, community centres mobilised volunteers to host bake sales, cancer awareness talks, and educational…