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Nooresahar Ahmad, Hampshire There was an anecdote that the late writer Kurt Vonnegut liked to tell. It began with him leaving his home office, a stack of manuscript papers in hand, with the intention of going out to buy a single envelope in which to put them. His wife questioned him as he left: ‘why don’t
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Ayela Noor (aged 15), Fleet As soon as I enter, I am immediately greeted with smiles. Jalsa has a very positive, friendly environment that makes me feel welcome. I start the day walking around the site, and I see people of all different backgrounds, united by one thing. Islam. It’s beautiful and so inspirational to
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International Women’s Day is a day of action on women’s rights, but it is also a day of awareness. It is by educating ourselves on the realities of the issues faced by women and girls throughout the world, that we can progress as a society. Alongside this year’s theme of “accelerate action”, International Women’s Day
Voice of British Muslim Women 