News stories tagged as "Ramadan"

Fasting for a day: I’m Not A Muslim But I’ll Fast For One Day

Published at: Monday 25 April 2022 at 10:48 am

BwD Chief Executive joins council staff fasting today to support an annual community cohesion campaign.

Working together to keep Ramadan worshippers safe

Published at: Monday 10 May 2021 at 1:57 pm

As Eid approaches, leaders of two local mosques have told us what it has meant to them to be able to have Ramadan prayers in the mosque after having to stay closed last year.

Visiting the cemetery safely on Laylat al-Qadr & Eid

Published at: Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 1:27 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Council of Mosques are offering advice to Muslim residents on keeping themselves safe while observing Islamic traditions of visiting the cemetery.

MasterChef’s Moonira looks forward to cooking for family & friends

Published at: Thursday 22 April 2021 at 6:05 pm

MasterChef contestant Moonira Hinglotwala is looking forward to cooking for people and entertaining family and friends again once restrictions ease.

Advice on fasting healthily this Ramadan

Published at: Sunday 11 April 2021 at 8:03 am

Muslim residents fasting during the month of Ramadan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts to stay healthy.

Lancashire Public Health leads’ advice for religious festivals

Published at: Monday 29 March 2021 at 4:25 pm

With Easter, Ramadan and Eid all coming up, the three Directors of Public Health in Lancashire have issued safety advice for faith communities.

An interfaith message for Eid in lockdown

Published at: Friday 22 May 2020 at 3:26 pm

People of all faiths have joined together to share a message of love and understanding as Eid-ul-Fitr approaches.

Mosques use technology to help communities pray at home

Published at: Monday 11 May 2020 at 9:44 am

While Muslim communities experience a Ramadan in lockdown, many local mosques are using technology to help their congregations stay connected online.

Preparing for a different kind of Ramadan

Published at: Wednesday 22 April 2020 at 3:39 pm

Muslim families across the borough are preparing for a different kind of Ramadan this year.

Residents urged to pray at home during religious festivals

Published at: Friday 17 April 2020 at 3:03 pm

Issued by the Lancashire Resilience Forum

With Ramadan just days away, Muslim residents are being asked not to visit mosques but to continue to stay at home and pray.

Council staff fast for a day to support community cohesion campaign

Published at: Friday 24 May 2019 at 1:49 pm

Teams of staff from across Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have observed a day of fasting, in a show of solidarity with their Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.

Health and Well-being this Ramadan

Published at: Friday 26 May 2017 at 10:37 am

Residents fasting during the month of Ramadan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.

Fire, Road and Community Safety this Ramadan

Published at: Wednesday 24 May 2017 at 2:27 pm

During Ramadan, cooking for large groups at unusual times combined with fatigue can play a big part in increasing the chances of having a fire break out in the home.

Safe giving during Ramadan

Published at: Friday 19 May 2017 at 12:10 pm

Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadan?

Staying safe and healthy in Ramadhan

Published at: Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm

Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?

Give Safely This Ramadan

Published at: Thursday 25 June 2015 at 4:24 pm

With many in our community observing Ramadan guidance has been issued to ensure charitable donations go to legitimate organisations.

Health advice for residents during Ramadan

Published at: Wednesday 17 June 2015 at 7:55 am

Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.

Advice for residents during Ramadan

Published at: Monday 23 June 2014 at 3:06 pm

Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.

Health consultation ahead of Ramadan

Published at: Monday 9 June 2014 at 10:44 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is hosting a public health consultation event this week.