Category Archives: Nottingham

Education, Nottingham

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day in Nottingham

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
11
Oct

To mark the United Nations’ World Teachers’ Day, we spoke to Nisreen Mohamedali of the Dawoodi Bohra community of Nottingham about why she became a teacher and what the profession means to her.

Nisreen is a social science teacher, focussing on psychology and sociology. As Head of Department at Bluecoat Aspley Academy, she manages the social science teachers, helping to ensure that all students are making progress in their classes through effective teaching and learning opportunities. Nisreen is 38 and has been teaching for 12 years.

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Nottingham, Social Initiatives

Dawoodi Bohras Host Nottingham Police at their Community Centre

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
09
May

During Ramadan, the Dawoodi Bohras of Nottingham hosted a friendly visit by Ashfield Neighbourhood Police Inspector Jon Hewitt and his colleague Police Community Support Officer Simon Gizzard from Hucknall Police Station. Inspector Hewitt, who had never been to a Mosque before, and Officer Gizzard were provided with a tour of the premises and given a…

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Nottingham, Project Rise

Donating Essential Items for Refugees by Nottingham Dawoodi Bohras

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
14
Apr

The Dawoodi Bohras of Nottingham organised a collection of essential items to be sent to Ukrainian refugees who had fled to the neighbouring countries of Poland and Hungary.

The Bohras joined forces with other volunteers from across Nottingham to deliver donated items to the City Hospital, from where they are transported by road to refugees in need. Donations included baby supplies, toiletries, medicine and first aid, clothing, bedding and food.

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Nottingham, Women Empowerment

Nottingham Bohras Celebrate Creative Women on International Women’s Day

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
08
Mar

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Bohra women of Nottingham who make and sell decorative bags all over the world.

TGB by Sherwood Specials is a not-for-profit business initiative run by women from the Dawoodi Bohra community of Nottingham. Women and girls from age eight to 80 volunteer their time to make beautiful gift bags that are sold all over the world, with all profits reinvested into the local community.

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Nottingham, Project Rise

Nottingham Bohra Children Collect Food for the Hungry

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
07
Dec

Children from the Dawoodi Bohra community of Nottingham have been studying food insecurity in their city and taking practical steps to support their local Trussell Trust food bank. Maryam and Taher Adamjee are siblings and young members of the Dawoodi Bohras’ Nottingham community.  Maryam said, “The head of the Dawoodi Bohras, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal…

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Charity, Nottingham, Project Rise

Nottingham Bohras Partner with Local Baptist Church to Support Community

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
21
Jul

In partnership with Watnall Road Baptist Church and their Lead Minister Rev. Simon J Robinson, the Dawoodi Bohras of Nottingham have been lending their support to a Government-sponsored Syrian refugee resettlement programme.  Local Bohras have been helping recently-arrived refugees by donating clothes, food and other essentials, and then helping them to integrate into the local community and find employment.

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Birmingham, Bradford, Covid-19, East London, Leicester, London, Manchester, NHS Heroes, Nottingham, South London

Dawoodi Bohra NHS Heroes share their biggest challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
16
Apr

Over the course of the last year, through three national lockdowns and countless hospitalisations, and with a population that grew scared of the simple act of human touch, the NHS staff have become a guiding light. These heroes have shed blood, sweat and tears for each patient, demonstrating a passion for their work, and willingness…

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Birmingham, Bradford, Covid-19, Leicester, London, NHS Heroes, Nottingham

Dawoodi Bohra Medics Speak on COVID-19 & the Importance of Vaccinations

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
17
Mar

Hundreds of Dawoodi Bohras from all over Europe signed in to take part in a webinar that addressed concerns regarding COVID-19 and it’s vaccination, dispelling myths and working towards 100% vaccination in all those who are eligible. The webinar also covered discussions on the impact on health (long COVID-19) and potential treatments and patients’ journey…

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Birmingham, Bradford, Charity, Covid-19, Dawoodi Bohras - UK, East London, Education, Leicester, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Social Initiatives

International Women’s Day 2021

Posted on by Burhanuddin Qutbi
08
Mar

First celebrated in 1911, 8 March marks International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year on IWD, the Dawoodi Bohras of the UK have taken time to speak to and learn from Dawoodi Bohras across the UK of different cities, ages, and…

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