Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families in the Sri Lanka terror attacks that have reported at least 200 people killed and hundreds injured. It is horrifying to hear once more of these senseless attacks on
Special tribute to Jo Cox MP at Al-Hikmah
Following the tragic murder of Batley & Spen MP, Jo Cox, the Indian Muslim Welfare Society held a special tribute to help the public come to terms with the shocking murder as well as remember Jo and her impact on
Area conference takes on common issues
Around 60 members representing the IMWS affiliated masjids participated in an Area Conference to explore ideas and share feedback as well as looking at ways of better working together. The Conference was called by the IMWS and the Society’s Chair,
How about a little respite for Dewsbury!
There’s barely enough time to see off one fascist group and another stands lurking round the corner. You really do have to feel for Dewsbury and the people of what is normally a town not unlike any other in the
Don’t fall for malicious whispers
Social media has become a hotbed of rapidly sharing posts without any investigation into whether what is being shared is factual or not. Sadly, the victims of this modern day ‘quick draw’ includes the Indian Muslim Welfare Society who last
58th IMWS AGM sets direction for the future
The 58th IMWS AGM took place last month with members having an opportunity to debate and direct the future of the Society. Prior to the AGM on the same Saturday evening, an SGM took place on matters relating to the
Gaza Winter Project 2015
From Paradise to All Saints – Pupils bond in floods aftermath
Children from Paradise Primary School in Dewsbury visited a school in Cumbria following the recent floods. Pupils at the school had been learning about the floods and some of the parents from PPS had already been to help with the clean-up
Qaza namaz – simple calculator and how to guide for women
Qaza namaz – simple calculator and how to guide for women The ladies Umri (life time) Qaza namaz workshop was recently delivered at the Centre. Due to complex female issues, finding a total of namaz missed over a long time
Diabetes rising fast in north Kirklees
New figures released last month show people living with diabetes in the UK has soared by 59.8 per cent in a decade. Official NHS data from the Quality and Outcomes Framework, show that there are now over 3.3 million people