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March 5, 2026

25 Non-Muslim Luton Council Staff Fast During Ramadan 2026 to Honour Muslim Colleagues

25 non-Muslim Luton Council officers and councillors fasted from dawn to sunset on March 3, 2026, joining Muslim colleagues observing Ramadan 2026 — then broke their fast together at a shared Iftar at Luton Town Hall.

bySamira Yusuf

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February 19, 2026

Premier League to Pause Matches for Fasting Players During Ramadan 2026

Referees will temporarily stop games at iftar time to allow Muslim footballers to break their fast, following established protocol.

byMaisah

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February 8, 2026

UK Rap Star Central Cee Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Akhil

The ‘Sprinter’ hitmaker, born Oakley Caesar-Su, announced he took his Shahada during a livestream, a move welcomed by the Muslim community.

bySamira Yusuf

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December 27, 2025

Muslim Chip Shop Owner Serves Free Christmas Meals in Liverpool

Muslim entrepreneur Mubinul Hoque opens Portland’s Fish and Chips on Christmas Day for second year, providing free meals to NHS staff, isolated seniors, and vulnerable community members.

bySamira Yusuf

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December 9, 2025

UK: Donation Box Stolen from Masjid-e-Raza Mosque in Blackburn

Thief removed shoes before entering Masjid-e-Raza and wheeled out safe containing charitable donations in wheelie bin during evening theft.

bySamira Yusuf

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October 24, 2025

UK Prime Minister Allocates £10 Million for Mosques Security

Keir Starmer announces new funding for protective measures at Muslim worship sites following 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes and recent arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque.

bySamira Yusuf

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September 5, 2025

Djed Spence Becomes First Muslim to Represent England Men’s National Team

Tottenham defender makes history with maiden call-up, sharing inspirational message about faith and perseverance in football.

bySamira Yusuf

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August 15, 2025

Muslim Teen Mahnoor Cheema Sets Six World Records, Secures Oxford University Admission

18-year-old achieves unprecedented academic feats across 58 subjects.

byMaisah

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August 8, 2025

Masjid al Haram Volunteer Dead After Being Stabbed in the UK

20-year-old Mohammed Al-Qasim, on a UK language program and known for his service at Islam’s holiest mosque, died in an unprovoked attack; suspect charged with murder.

byWarda Shahid

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July 30, 2025

Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity and Makes Bomb Threats on UK Flight

A 41‑year‑old Indian passenger Abhay Devdas Nayak on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow claimed to have a bomb and shouted “Allahu Akbar” and anti‑American slogans before fellow travelers restrained him.

byWarda Shahid

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July 18, 2025

Man Stabbed Outside Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington

A 40‑year‑old man sustained serious but stable injuries after being stabbed in the back outside the mosque’s car park; police treat it as an isolated incident.

byWarda Shahid

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May 22, 2025

5 British Pilgrims Sail From London to Makkah To Perform Hajj 2025 on 7,400 km Sea Journey

Five British Muslims are sailing from the UK to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj—reviving an ancient spirit of pilgrimage across open waters without having any prior sailing experience.

byWarda Shahid