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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Over 10 UK charities to run in Glasgow for Gaza support
Led by The Well Foundation, the initiative will feature Islamic Relief, World Care Foundation, Muslim Charity, Sadco Foundation, Unity, SPMA, HIYA, Wheels to Heels, Sarwar Foundation, Mearns Cycle Group, and Glasgow Ansar. Boss Pizza and the Asian Business Chamber are the official sponsors of the event, with Oceanic Media as the official media partner. Read more: Glasgow bus services axed after 'stone lobbed' at bus in city centre A spokesperson for The Well Foundation said: "This isn't just about running. "It's about solidarity, raising awareness, and showing Gaza that people thousands of miles away care deeply and are ready to act." The participants will set off at 8am on Sunday, October 5, and registration costs £39 - although financial assistance will be available for those unable to pay. Participants are encouraged to set their estimated finish time to 1 hour and 1 minute so they can start as a united group. The campaign will feature a single JustGiving page, where participants can donate. There will also be walking groups and a dedicated 'sisters' group for those unable to run but still want to participate. A representative from Unity said: "The power of collective action can't be overstated. "This campaign isn't about one organisation or one individual. "It's about humanity, unity, and compassion in action." The Great Scottish Run is one of Scotland's most iconic road races, attracting thousands of runners from around the country every year.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Charities run for Gaza at Great Scottish Run 2025 in Glasgow
More than 10 UK charities will unite at the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow to raise funds and awareness for Gaza. Led by The Well Foundation, the initiative will feature Islamic Relief, World Care Foundation, Muslim Charity, Sadco Foundation, Unity, SPMA, HIYA, Wheels to Heels, Sarwar Foundation, Mearns Cycle Group, and Glasgow Ansar. Boss Pizza and the Asian Business Chamber are the official sponsors of the event, with Oceanic Media as the official media partner. Read more: Glasgow bus services axed after 'stone lobbed' at bus in city centre A spokesperson for The Well Foundation said: "This isn't just about running. "It's about solidarity, raising awareness, and showing Gaza that people thousands of miles away care deeply and are ready to act." The participants will set off at 8am on Sunday, October 5, and registration costs £39 - although financial assistance will be available for those unable to pay. Participants are encouraged to set their estimated finish time to 1 hour and 1 minute so they can start as a united group. The campaign will feature a single JustGiving page, where participants can donate. There will also be walking groups and a dedicated 'sisters' group for those unable to run but still want to participate. A representative from Unity said: "The power of collective action can't be overstated. "This campaign isn't about one organisation or one individual. "It's about humanity, unity, and compassion in action." The Great Scottish Run is one of Scotland's most iconic road races, attracting thousands of runners from around the country every year.
Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Gaza baby triplets survive nightmare birth in warzone as starvation rages
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Gaza's latest baby triplets are seen as miracles amid the ongoing war - born into a world of mayhem and death after their brave mother dodged explosions to give birth Born in the world's most dangerous of birthplaces these tiny miracle warzone triplets offer a glimmer of hope amid the horrors of the Gaza war. Children die every day in the conflict-battered Strip but little girls Israa, Ayla and Aylol, despite being born underweight, are surviving. Just beyond their shelter the death toll in the Palestinian Strip is soaring towards the bloody milestone of 60,000, with 59,587 killed - another 62 dead on Thursday. This family is still in danger and loving mother Alaa, 31, says she was terrified of losing her girls as she and her husband fought to bring them into the world. She says: 'There were nights I went to sleep crying, not knowing if my daughters would still be alive in the morning or die. Two of my cousins had miscarriages this year – one lost her baby in the eighth month. I was sure I'd be next.' Alaa and her family – her husband Louay, 36, and their two children, 7-year-old Alma and 2-year-old Ahmed – have been displaced forcibly three times by the relentless Israeli bombing and military orders. Their neighbour's house was bombed, so Alaa, heavily pregnant with her girls and her family fled. She said: 'We ran in silence. I held my stomach with both hands and prayed my babies wouldn't slip away while I escaped death.' Alaa and her family found shelter in an overcrowded school building. Inside, there was hardly any food, no clean water and no medical care and she became increasingly malnourished, her hemoglobin plummeting to dangerously low levels. Despite the horrors, an Islamic Relief project to provide pregnant women with maternal care delivered the triplet girls – all born underweight but alive. Now their mother says: 'They are my miracle. My proof that even in war, life insists on being born.' During one of the checkups, doctors told Alaa she needed an emergency caesarean section. Alaa and her family couldn't afford it so Islamic Relief covered the costs, as well as the cost of the emergency blood transfusions. She says, 'I lost a lot of blood. I could feel myself fading. But I heard a cry from one of my daughters. That cry brought me back. Without this project I wouldn't be here, and neither would they. This wasn't just a medical intervention, it was a rescue mission for four lives.' The triplets, born in April were premature and underweight at 3.9lbs. They are now relatively healthy but remain at risk from the dangers that face all babies and children in Gaza. Alaa has received regular check-ups, blood tests, vitamins and ultrasound scans at Al Awda hospital, where Islamic Relief has previously provided vital equipment such as incubators that are still being used now. New incubators are among the many medical supplies that are now effectively banned under the Israeli blockade – as well as other vital maternal care equipment such as ultrasound devices and oxygen pumps, and fuel to keep hospital services running. Most pregnant women in Gaza are now unable to get any pre- or post-natal checks. Medics at hospitals like Al Awda are risking their lives to keep services going. The Israeli onslaught has killed more than 1500 health workers and forced two thirds of primary healthcare centres and half of all hospitals to completely shut down. The rest struggle to keep even partial services functioning. Al Awda has been besieged and hit by Israeli bombs dozens of times, injuring staff and patients and destroying medical supplies and storage facilities. Alaa says that despite the extreme challenges she was treated with care and dignity. She says: 'The medics didn't just ask about my babies, they cared about me. They reminded me that my life matters too.' Child malnutrition is rocketing, with Israel accused of allowing the starvation, blocking humanitarian aid. Meat, fruit, eggs and dairy products are near-impossible to find, while the scarcity of vegetables means that prices are up to 15 times more expensive than before the crisis, at a time when few people have jobs or access to cash. Israeli attacks have destroyed Gaza's ability to feed itself, with most agricultural land, greenhouses and fishing boats destroyed and most cattle killed. This has left all civilians in Gaza reliant on humanitarian aid, but hardly any has been allowed to enter since 2 March. A recent survey of 43 aid agencies in Gaza found that 95% have been forced to reduce or suspend activities due to the total closure and the relentless indiscriminate bombing that has killed thousands and targeted hospitals and shelters. The Israeli assault on Hamas followed the appalling slaughter of almost 1,200 when Hamas broke out of the Palestinian Strip, along with Islamic Jihad gunmen and went on a killing spree in southern Israel October 7 2023. During the atrocity that shocked the world they kidnapped 251 people, at least 51 of them still held in the Strip although only 20 are believed still to be alive. Now Israel and Hamas are negotiating a shaky 60 day ceasefire, although it is thought that proposal is not imminently going to be settled. And Israel is under increasing pressure to stop the war as Gaza is under threat of famine with more than 100 people now dead from starvation, according to reports. Hundreds of thousands of families are now forced into just 12% of Gaza's territory, with children at greatest risk as diseases spread amid the overcrowding. Israel's assault and blockade have turned Gaza into the worst place in the world to give birth. Dozens of babies and infants have starved to death. Pregnant women are now too malnourished to stand, and even doctors are facing starvation. The Israeli blockade has cut off essential supplies, forcing pregnant women to undergo operations without anaesthetics. Nurses have to squeeze three or four babies into a single incubator. Doctors also report a huge increase in miscarriages. As many as 28 children are now dying every day they claim.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Muharram 2025: Final date, school closures, traffic advisory, and what stays open, closed on Ashura
Every year, the Islamic calendar starts not with a date on paper but with eyes on the sky. This year was no different. The crescent moon was spotted in India on 26 June. That set Muharram's first day on 27 June, anchoring Ashura , the day of deepest mourning on 6 July. So, that buzz about Ashura possibly being on 7 July? It's settled. As Islamic Relief reminds us, 'Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and thus marks the start of the Islamic New Year .' And with the moon's appearance, the timetable is clear. What happens on Ashura Let's break it down. Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, hits the peak of the mourning period for Shia Muslims. This isn't just about ritual it's about remembering one of Islam's most searing moments. As Islami City puts it, Imam Hussain 'established the principle that sometimes the goals of life become more important than life itself.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Huachi Grande (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo In India, the scene is vivid. Families craft Tazias — stunning replicas of Imam Hussain's tomb — using bamboo, paper and bright cloth. These structures glow at night, lit by strings of coloured bulbs. On Ashura, they're carried through streets in processions and finally laid to rest in cemeteries. It's art, faith and grief woven together. What closes and what stays open Sunday, 6 July, is when it all happens. That means: Live Events Liquor shops shut for the dry day in many states. Some public transport routes close for processions. Banks and the stock market? Shut anyway — it's Sunday. Schools and government offices? Same story. But here's the thing — talk of an extra day off on Monday, 7 July, fizzled out with the moon sighting. WBPAY noted that if Ashura fell on a Monday, West Bengal government employees would get the day off. Now that it doesn't, it's business as usual on the 7th — no bank holiday, no stock market pause. Muharram isn't just the start of a new Islamic year. It's one of four sacred months when warfare is forbidden, as the Quran says. For Shia Muslims, it's when they re-enact the stand at Karbala — Hussain's defiance of Yazid's rule. The message? Justice can outweigh survival. Sunnis, meanwhile, honour Ashura differently. Many fast to mark Moses' exodus from Egypt. Some celebrate weddings. And as Islami City explains, they 'avoid any explicit connection of that day to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.' Schools, monsoons and more holidays Most Indian schools reopen in early July. In the north — think Uttar Pradesh — classes are already back. The CBSE school calendar tentatively listed Muharram on 6 July, but with the moon's confirmation, that's now final. So, don't expect Monday off for Muharram. But monsoon season always brings its share of sudden school closures. Many schools keep a rainy-day buffer from 10 to 15 July anyway. So parents, keep your eyes on that WhatsApp group. A sacred month, a timeless story of sacrifice, and a short-lived confusion about a Monday holiday — that's Muharram 2025 in India. Sunday, 6 July is the day to watch. If you're travelling, expect diversions. If you're in the markets, remember: banks and stock exchanges are shut, but only because it's a Sunday. In the end, the moon calls the shots — just as it has for centuries.
Arab News
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Eid across borders: Pakistani charities mobilize to send sacrificial Eid meat to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: As Eid Al-Adha approaches, major Pakistani charities are intensifying efforts to provide sacrificial meat to Palestinians in Gaza, where hunger has reached catastrophic levels due to ongoing Israeli military operations and stringent aid restrictions. According to the World Health Organization, 93 percent of Gaza's population is currently experiencing crisis-level hunger. The United Nations has warned that most of Gaza's two million residents are at risk of famine, exacerbated by an 11-week blockade severely limiting humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. In response, Pakistani organizations including Alkhidmat Foundation, Islamic Relief, and the Minhaj Welfare Foundation have launched urgent donation campaigns under the banner of 'Qurbani for Palestine.' These drives call on the Pakistani public and the diaspora to fund Eid animal sacrifices, aiming to process and deliver meat to Palestinians facing acute food insecurity. 'We will do all the slaughtering in Egypt, and then we will freeze the meat there,' Asif Sherazi, Country Director of Islamic Relief Pakistan, told Arab News. 'Once we get a chance, we will deliver this meat into Gaza.' Sherazi said the organization planned to sacrifice 2,100 animals this Eid, targeting aid for 220,000 Palestinians. Islamic Relief, active in Palestine for 28 years, intends to utilize its local staff and volunteers for distribution once access became possible. 'We are planning to target Khan Younis, Rafah, Jabalia, Al-Nuseirat and other affected areas,' he said, naming cities in the enclave, adding that the frozen meat would be sent to Palestinian refugee camps in Egypt if entry into Gaza was not possible within six months. The urgency of such initiatives has intensified due to recent developments. On June 4, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The resolution was supported by the other 14 council members. The US justified its decision by stating it could not back any measure that did not explicitly condemn Hamas. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US- and Israeli-backed organization, resumed aid distribution at two sites in Rafah on June 5, after suspending operations due to deadly shootings near its facilities. On June 3, at least 27 Palestinians were killed and over 90 injured while attempting to access aid at a GHF distribution site. The United Nations and various humanitarian organizations have criticized the militarized nature of aid distribution in Gaza, emphasizing that attacks on civilians seeking food are 'unconscionable' and may constitute war crimes. In light of these challenges, Pakistani aid agencies are redoubling their efforts. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman, president of Alkhidmat Foundation (AKF), said his organization was running its Qurbani for Palestine campaign for the second consecutive year. Last year, the initiative successfully delivered over 300,000 tins of meat to Gaza and Palestinian refugee camps in neighboring countries. 'This year, sacrifice will take place in Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and wherever feasible inside Palestine,' Rahman said. 'For Egypt, we have selected a cattle farm in Safaga city, and we have selected more than 1,000 healthy cows. They will be slaughtered over the three days of Eid.' The meat will be processed, frozen, and transported to Cairo. From there, tins will be sent into Gaza whenever the Rafah border reopened. Meanwhile, AKF also plans to distribute fresh meat to over 100,000 Palestinian refugees living in Cairo. 'The people from Pakistan and around the globe, they are contacting AKF and sending their money for the sacrifices,' Rahman added. 'We are quite sure that the number of sacrificial animals will exceed last year.' The Minhaj Welfare Foundation is also participating in the campaign, with donations collected through both its Pakistan and UK chapters. 'Our donation sacrifice is Rs22,500 per share,' said Junaid Ahmed, a foundation representative. 'So far, we have got 17 animals, which implies a total of 119 shares, and many people will join in the next few days.' Ahmad said his foundation would prefer to send the meat directly to Gaza but would distribute it among Palestinians in refugee camps if that was not possible. 'The slaughtering will be done in Lebanon,' he added, 'and then this meat will be packed in 5kg to 8kg boxes which will be distributed to refugees in Lebanon and Syria.'
