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Sadiq Khan leads call urging Muslims to stay home during Ramadan

Leading Muslim figures have united in a video urging all Muslims to stay at home this Ramadan.

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has already infected 129,044 people in the UK and claimed 17, 337 lives.


Muslims have been urged to protect the NHS by adhering to the lockdown rules which have been extended to May 11.

All mosques will be closed during Ramadan, which will stop Muslims coming together for congregational prayers. They have also been told to avoid gathering with family members to do Iftar - the brealing of the fast.

In the video, London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will be doing Iftar at home this year and requested all Muslims to do the same.

Khan's message is shared by a whole host of Muslim personalities such as Hollywood star Riz Ahmed, musician Naughty Boy, comedian Tez Ilyas, presenter Konnie Huq, politicians Naz Shah and Baroness Warsi amongst others who have come together with doctors, nurses, police officers and firefighters to create the video.

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Liverpool Beatles Museum honours city’s overlooked heroes

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Liverpool Beatles Museum honours city’s forgotten stars with hall of fame including Cilla Black and Sir Ken Dodd

Highlights:

  • Exhibition celebrates 85 Liverpool stars beyond The Beatles
  • Items on display include Cilla Black’s dress and Sir Ken Dodd’s tickling stick
  • Sporting heroes and actors also featured alongside musicians
  • Museum plans annual inductions of new local legends

The Liverpool Beatles Museum is putting the spotlight on the city’s wider talent with its new Liverpool Legends Hall of Fame. The exhibition, opening Thursday with a red carpet event, features 85 stars and a mix of items that tell their stories. From Sir Ken Dodd’s tickling stick to Ricky Tomlinson’s Jim Royle vest, the collection gives Merseyside’s unsung heroes a proper stage. Museum owner Roag Best said everyone jumped at the chance to loan a piece of their history.

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