Ramadan 2009You are in: Birmingham  Follow the journey of a non-Muslim woman as she fasts for the first time!  See the latest Ramadan timetable here - Ramadan starts on Saturday 22nd August 2009.  Award winning Birmingham chef Aktar Islam shares some of his tasty dishes for Ramadan.  Read personal stories by Birmingham Muslims that have been on the pilgramage to Mecca.  Adam Yosef explains the principles behind the 30 day period of enlightenment for Muslims.  Watch a video of Midlander Hasan Patel as he explains how he fasts during Ramadan.  Take a look back at pics from the Eid Mela festival held at Kings Heath Park on 19th July.  Those who follow Islam are called Muslims, believing in one God.  Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting and devotion to God. Nadeem Malik shares his thoughts.  Uwaisa Osmani is a Muslim woman who wears a veil or 'hijaab'. This is her story...  As Eid approaches it's standing room only in a busy women-only hair and beauty salon in Alum Rock. You are in: Birmingham |
