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Great British Islam
As Ramadan approaches, this documentary tells the little-known story of three Victorian gentlemen – William Quilliam, Baron Headley and Marmaduke Pickthall – who embraced Islam at a time when to be a Muslim was to be seen to be a traitor to your country. Through personal journeys of
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What is Artistic Jihad?
Artistic Jihad is a Muslim student art competition and exhibition organised by FOSIS. It is designed to promote Muslim student artists and build a network supporting students seeking a career or further study in the arts. We aim to showcase the work of
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Central Lahore, where I’m staying, is an imposition of centuries old and still fully functional buildings, streets and alleyways that spill straight out seamlessly into the cascading chaos of all things contemporary. The seemingly uncrossable street becomes crossable as soon as you dare step a foot out into it. In
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Writing On The Wall Documentary screening, Q&A, Panel Discussion & Performance
Q&A with Writing On The Wall artists: Mohammed Ali, Zena Edwards, Amir Sulaiman, Dreadlock Alien and Jonzi-D
Panel Discussion: Creative collaboration and the way forward for cross-cultural arts and public engagement in Birmingham? Chaired by Pete Ashton (Co-founder of Created In Birmingham
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