The non-governmental organization Muslim Aid Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina is celebrating 15 years of successful work this year. We spoke with Executive Director Edina Šehić Saliji about past work, implemented projects and plans for further work.
What is International Day of Charity? The International Day of Charity is a day that raises awareness about the impact of poverty on people’s lives, the conditions they live in, …
On 19 July 2022, we saw temperatures soar to a record-breaking 40.2°C in some areas of the UK. Prior to this, the hottest temperature recorded was 38.7°C, which is an already pre…
The Islamic New Year begins with the month of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. The Islamic New Year has been observed like this since 622 AD when the Muslims migr…
The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar, and translates to ‘the tenth’. On this day, Muslims are encouraged to fast, as …
Muharram is one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar, commencing the start of a new Islamic year. This month is also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, and the Prophet Muh…
As one of the countries with the most floods, Bangladesh has experienced devastation in recent weeks. Bangladesh floods struck the country due to massive monsoon storms, leaving pe…
Despite not being the country with the most earthquakes, Afghanistan has suffered a deadly earthquake in recent weeks. The effects of natural disasters can be detrimental to even t…
Every year millions of Muslim pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, the Islamic religious pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj is the last pillar of Islam and it occurs on the 12th…
Because of the pandemic, how we celebrate and mark even the most sacred of festivals has been far from normal by account of social restrictions. Muslim families relied on video calls and other forms of communication to stay connected to mark Eid ul-Adha in 2020/21 and, while it was great that we could at least see our loved ones in some form at the height of a global pandemic, it just wasn’t the same.
In the religion of Islam, the 12th and final month of the Islamic (lunar) year is Dhul Hijjah, which is an incredibly holy and sacred time. It is the month in which two significant…
As one of the most important religious practices in Islam, completing Qurbani (also known as Udhiya) is an essential part of being a Muslim. Billions perform Qurbani each year in t…
Qurbani refers to the act of sacrificing particular types of animals, such as sheep, cattle, or goats, for the love of Allah (SWT).
Here at Muslim Aid, we’d like to thank our donors for supporting and believing in us this Ramadan. The number of Zakat and Sadaqah donations that we received was overwhelming, and we’re always touched by the level of trust that our supporters have for us.
Dhul Qa’dah is the 11th month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, and fighting is forbidden during it to allow Muslims to go on Hajj without being attacked or hurt. Dhul Qa’dah mean…
There are more Muslims struggling with the basic cost-of-living across the UK than ever before, with applications to National Zakat Foundation’s Hardship Relief Fund up 90% in th…
GET TO KNOW MUHAMMAD (PBUH) لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِى رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌۭ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُوا…
For a candid and open discussion about the challenges and opportunities in the charity sector, as well as strides Muslim Aid is making in the area of transparency and accountabil…
As one of the biggest Muslim charities in the UK, here at Muslim Aid, we’re looking to enhance our fundraising practices by introducing Givematch technology to our donation site.…
Are you looking to shelter vulnerable individuals this Ramadan? Look no further than Muslim Aid. Our various appeals provide those in need with support.
