IMWS Hustings and feedback from the candidates
A Hustings event held for the upcoming local election had a good and diverse attendance engaging in debate over a variety of local issues. Organised by the Indian Muslim Welfare Society (IMWS), the 2-hour event became a landmar...
IMWS Chair responding to the terrorist attack in Finsbury Park
Responding to the Finsbury Park Masjid (mosque) terror attack the Chair of Indian Muslim Welfare Society (IMWS), Saied Laher, said: “Once again we were horrified to hear of another terror attack in the capital which has alread...
Radio IMWS interviews IndiAbility
Jeanette Dent from Upper Batley High School and Don Allen came onto Radio IMWS to talk about IndiAbility 2018, a local project giving young people the opportunity to work in special needs schools in Navsari, India. The original...
Tracy Brabin MP maiden speech in full
Batley & Spen MP, Tracy Brabin, delivered her maiden speech paying tribute to Jo Cox and the Batley Walk of Friendship as well as the town’s spirit. click here to watch the full speech
Visit to Madina Masjid in Batley
Following the overwhelming success from “Visit My Mosque” in February the Madina Masjid in Mount Pleasant, Batley opened its doors to the wider community this time during the holy month of Ramadhaan. Yunus Lunat, vice chair of ...
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 the local ...
Advice to all sisters worrying about food in Ramadhan
From Hasina Patel Salaams Sisters Once again the blessed month of Ramadhan is with us, it’s a month where one learns to exercise self control (sabr), its not only abstaining from food and drink but we need to control our other ...
#MoreInCommon – Celebrating the life of Jo Cox, Wednesday 22 June
“We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us”. Jo Cox A worldwide tribute has been arranged to remember Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox who tragically lost her life last week whilst serving h...
Jo Cox MP: May she rest in peace
Commenting on the sad news of the murder of Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox, IMWS Chair Mohamed Mulla said: “It is with great sadness that we hear of the murder of our local MP Jo Cox. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jo’s family ...
New posts introduced at the IMWS
THE IMWS has taken on new employees to focus on specific areas and deliver on projects for the Society. Munir Daji was the successful candidate for the role of Project worker. His duties will see him lead on Charity appeals and...
