Faz Patel MBE 🕊
@FazPatel_MBE
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“My late
#Grandfather
at the last
@1VoiceBlackburn
#Blackburn
conference in Feb 2020, talking about his early
#life
and the sacrifices he made when he arrived in
#UnitedKingdom
in 1962. What an
#inspiration
he was! Missing you
#granddad
” 💙
#RIP
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“The Holy
#Kaaba
is dressed in its new
#Kiswa
on the Day of
#Arafah
(Thursday 30th July 2020) 9th Dhu al-Hijja every year”
#Alhamdulillah
#Hajj
#Hajj2020
#Hajj1441
#HajjSymbolOfUnity
#الحج
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‘Always a pleasure to meet
@muftimenk
’
#Alhamdulillah
#Love
#Peace
#Diversity
#MotivationalMoments
#Quotes
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“A view many have not seen before
outside yard of the ‘Prophets Mosque ﷺ covered by giant automatic convertible
#umbrellas
. The mosque has up to 250 large umbrellas that offer shade for worshipers during the day”
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan1444
#المدينة_المنورة
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Congratulations to our CFO
@Lancs_FireDCFO
on receiving Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) on leading the best Emergency Service in the country 🚒
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May the
#Almighty
make it easy & accept my
#umrah
in
#Ramadan
InshaAllah. I am looking forward to seeing the
#Kaabah
& praying that my duas are accepted Insha'allah, will remember everyone as well"
#Alhamdulillah
#Umrah2023
#Umrah1444
#RamadanMubarak
#Makkah
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6
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“So proud to receive the
#vaccination
team award on behalf of the whole vaccination team who served across
#Lancashire
. We administered over 1/4 million vaccinations over 12 months, a remarkable achievement
#OneTeam
”
@LancashireFRS
@Lancs_FireDCFO
#MakingLancashireASaferPlace
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15
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My thoughts are with (Steve Morgan’s)
#family
at this moment. I can only describe him as a ‘Gentle Person’ with a golden heart. Always there to help everyone. I will never forget the support I received too! It was a pleasure to know him, he will be dearly missed!
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7
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“On the way to
#Darwen
tower for the lighting of
#beacon
to commemorate
#HMTheQueen
70 years reign….
#HM70
#PlatinumJubilee
#BeaconLighting
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Whilst I was sat peacefully gazing at the
#Kaaba
& watching people circulating it in harmony and unity, I met people from my hometown & around. I enjoyed hearing about their spiritual journey to
#Makkah
in
#Ramadan
. All gathered here for one spiritual purpose
#Alhamdulillah
#مكة
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5
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“Today I overcame my fear of
#dogs
when I met the lovely and most friendliest dog ‘Davey’ who is our search and rescue dog
@LancashireFRS
. Thanks to
@LindsaySielski
and the team for helping me introduce Davey 🐕🚒….”
8
6
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“Never get tired of doing
#little
things for others. Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their
#hearts
”
#Alhamdulillah
#BritishSummerTime
#Elderly
#HelpingHand
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Sadly my time in
#Makkah
&
#Madinah
has come to an end & my heart feels heavy yet at peace. I have never fully experienced
#Ramadan
from Suhoor,
#Iftar
, Taraweeh & in such a blessed atmosphere. Heartfelt thanks to all who have joined me with my Spiritual
#Ramadan2023
experience
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6
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#King
Charles III receiving blessings from multiple
#faithleaders
was definitely a special moment during the
#Coronation
- really pleased to see
@MuftiPatel
& other faith leaders from
#UnitedKingdom
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Double the joy tonight! Excited to announce that
@LancashireFRS
has won not one, but two awards! 🏅🏅 Our 'Partnership of the Year' award for 'Safety During
#Hajj
' & recognition for our commitment to addressing health inequalities through
#NHS
health checks
@dr_sakthi
@AsianFSA
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The domes of the Prophet’s Mosque ﷺ are a unique and distinct innovation. Movable domes are a shape of beauty. Inside of the domes is decorated with hand carved ornaments. Dome is automatically controlled by devices linked to the main control room according to 🕌 temperature
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Only place of
#worship
in UK to have install ground breaking infection control technology to create a
#coronavirus
proof environment for
#prayers
. Here I am walking through a
#sanitising
station where I am sprayed with a sanitising solution
#COVID19
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As the government eases
#lockdown
, I am excited to visit my lovely
#grandad
& spend time with him, at his house, after a lengthy three months. During
#lockdown
, I have really missed his company & have learnt that we should really value &
#appreciate
our loved ones
#COVID19
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During my childhood, I was bullied at school because the way I looked and this had a huge impact on my life. Eventually, I stood up to those bullies and became a strong & confident individual. There is no place for
#bullying
in our society
#AntiBullyingWeek2019
#StandUpToBullying
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“Ramadan Mubarak! May this
#Ramadan
bring immense joy to you and your family. Best wishes to you…”
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan1444
🌙
#RamadanMubarak
3
6
58
‘Visited our local
@Blackburn_Fire
station with my colleagues from
@Benefit_Mankind
& delivered
#food
for our wonderful unsung hero’s who ‘risk there lives to save ours’ & serving our diverse communities to make Lancashire a safer place’
#EmergencyServices
#COVID19
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And the winner for
@BBCLancashire
make a difference award 2022 🎉 ‘Environmental Award’ is Muhammad - his mission to tackle
#climatechange
by stopping car drivers from keeping their engines running whilst
#idle
@BwDDenise
@blackburndarwen
#AirPollution
#Engineidling
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Feel blessed to pray in the ‘Rawdah’ #الروضة in the Prophets Mosque ﷺ with ease and comfort. Prayed for family, friends, colleagues & loved ones for there health, happiness, and good fortune befall them’
#Ameen
#الروضةالشريفة #المدينة_المنورة
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan
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Thought provoking
#knifeAngel
sculpture at the grounds of
@bbcathedral
, over 100,000 knives were seized, surrendered & used to design this poignant work of art
@knifeangellancs
. Not only unites people but it opens dialogue upon devastating effects
#knifecrime
on our society
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May the
#Almighty
make it easy & accept my
#umrah
InshaAllah. I am looking forward to seeing the
#Kaabah
& praying that my duas are accepted Insha'allah, will remember everyone as well"
#Alhamdulillah
#Umrah2022
#Umrah1443
#Love
#Peace
#Harmony
#Diversity
#JummahMubarak
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4
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Proud to be part of ‘Emergency Services of the Year’
@LancashireFRS
. Our
@Lancs_FireDCFO
vision & being part of a workforce that supported
#vaccination
programme is heartwarming. Sometimes it’s about how we overcome challenges during unprecedented times that makes us special 🚨
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Sadly my beloved
#grandfather
has just passed away. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdous
#Ameen
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#HMTheQueen
has truly served us all with distinguished dedication, great pride & responsibility as our reigning Sovereign. Let us all unite & mourn the loss of a remarkable
#monarch
; who dedicated 70 years of her life in servitude to her
#country
and her people…
#QueenElizabeth
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“I would like to end my evening on a positive note to learn that many
#elderly
are prepared to take the
#COVID19
#vaccinations
. After dispelling the
#myths
to the
#BME
community of East
#Lancashire
and promoting the importance of taking the jab 💉”
#Alhamdulillah
@pendleradio103
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🚨What a wonderful feeling I had today at the
#vaccination
centre! Had the opportunity to assist & motivate people in a range of languages, interpreting in Gujarati, Arabic & Urdu. Nice to see people leaving with the universal language of
#smile
of hope and relief after the 💉
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7
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Busy evening checking up on
#elderly
within our community to see if they need anything, most needed reassurance and someone to listen to them. Glad I can communicate in
#Urdu
,
#Gujarati
. Conclusion Most elderly think technology is too fast to embrace, isolation,
#vaccination
💉
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7
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“What an
#honour
& privilege to be a valuable
#contributor
on social
#cohesion
and
#integration
within the United Kingdom; along with some of the finest think tankers in our incredible
#country
!”
#Alhamdulillah
#SocialCohesion
#Integration
#PluralSociety
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🌙 Opening my 10th
#iftar
(fast) in
#Makkah
with
#Zamzam
water, totally refreshing and thirst quenching, dates, bread & yoghurt’
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan1444
#مكة_المكرمة #السعودية
#iftari
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“Growing up, I was constantly told I couldn't do this or that, that I wasn't capable. But guess what?
#Life
had a different plan for me! Now, I'm thrilled to be embarking on a journey where I'll be
#empowering
youngsters to believe that ANYTHING is
#possible
!
#Alhamdulillah
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“Alhamdulillah my
#Umrah
has come to an end. Masha’allah had the chance to perform
#Umrah2022
with my parents. May God bless everyone with good
#health
& accept everyone’s wishes. May Allah bless all my friends in
#SaudiArabia
for their support”
#Alhamdulillah
#Umrah1444
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May this
#EidAlFitr
bring the blessings for the entire humanity that we can walk on the way of
#peace
and
#harmony
.
#EidMubarak
🌙
5
7
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Been working at
#vaccination
centres across
#Lancashire
with my colleagues from
@LancashireFRS
&
@NHSuk
- heartwarming listening to
#elderly
and what this vaccination means to them & there loved ones. For many it was the first time they left their homes since the pandemic began
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9
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“I’m so grateful to return back to the enlightened city, the City of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. The arrival to the sacred,
#peaceful
and
#safe
environment brings nothing but contentment and joy”
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan1444
#مدينة #المدينةالمنوّرة
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3
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“May the blessings of the month of
#Ramadan
be on all of us and May Allah grant our
#prayers
and
#fasts
#Ameen
”
#Ramadan2022
#Ramadan1443
#رمضان
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5
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“Tonight I’ll be having gosht (hindi name) - traditional meat curry with soft fluffy naan, usually it’s known as ‘naan gosht’ - today Iftari (sunset) will be at 8:03pm
#Ramadan
#iftar
#Alhamdulillah
#FridayFeeling
#Ramadan2022
#JummahMubarak
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I’t’s our duty to visit the
#elderly
and check up on their health & wellbeing - sometimes taking time out & having a chat or cup of coffee can make a huge difference’
#Loneliness
#Lonely
#Elderly
#OlderPeople
#TimeOut
#Health
&Wellbeing
5
12
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Watch this eye opening video exposing the devastating reality of reckless driving in the UK. Lives are shattered every 16 minutes. Support the
#mosques
' initiative for road safety.
#RoadSafety
#EndRecklessDriving
1
18
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Look at these patriotic students at Islamic seminary watching
#ENGvDEN
game full of passion,
#diversity
at its bests
#ThreeLions
#ItsComingHome
@Bobrjeastwood
#EURO2020
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8
48
And the winner of the ‘Young Nature Champion’ category is…
Muhammad 🏆 for his
#engineidling
project with
@blackburndarwen
@South_Pennines
#SouthPenninesParkAward23
#ClimateChange
#AirPollution
11
8
46
"🎓Just watched the most heartwarming video of a
#graduate
honouring her incredible grandmother on graduation day. Our
#grandmothers
are the true superheroes who inspire us every day”
#GrandmaLove
”
#Graduation2023
4
7
44
🚒 Just bumped into my amazing friend & colleague,
@leeclough2
at
@Preston_Fire
! Lee, who used to work in the pennine area, is a blast from the past & always has my back. 😄 On a bad day, Lee's sense of humour can light up the entire station!
@LancashireFRS
#TeamWork
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“Our
#thoughts
&
#prayers
for everyone who is currently suffering from
#COVID19
or any other
#illnesses
. I would also like to humbly request to all my
#friends
to pray for a very close friend of mine
@AHamidQureshi
who Is currently in
#hospital
.
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8
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As the holy month of
#Ramadan
draws to a close, I extend heartfelt wishes to all for a joyful and
#blessed
#EidMubarak
! May this festive occasion bring abundant love, peace, and happiness to your lives.
#EidAlFitr
#عيد_الفطر #عيد_الفطر_السعيد
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Visiting
@AnisulMasjid
in
#Blackburn
, Alhamdulillah lovely to see parents & children with
#autism
visiting local
#mosque
- for many children it was their first time visiting the mosque, thanks to all
#volunteers
@Autismmosque
@MuslimCouncil
@LancsMosque
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12
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Lovely to use the prayer room
@Rovers
with
@olive_bburn
&
@ahffc
before watching
#ROVvFUL
thanks
@yasirsufi
for organising a fantastic trip to
#BlackburnRovers
.
#Diversity
is the one thing we all have common, celebrate it every day. Thank you
@rovers
#Cohesion
#Unity
#Inclusion
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Thankyou to all staff
@EastLancsHosp
who looked after me & my work place for their support & everyone who wished me well
@ELHTKMCG
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Meet my amazing little friend who always supports me when I visit nurseries to talk about
#firesafety
! Toddlers adore him as he passionately shares the importance of being safe and prepared. Let's empower our little ones to
#staysafe
and sound!
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Here I am with my father approx 32 years ago on Bicknell street.
#KingCharlesIII
visited
#Blackburn
& I was excited to see him along with others. HRH The King has always taken an interest in different
#faiths
&
#cultures
. A memory & proud moment to share with my children 💫
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9
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.
#Alhamdulillah
, finally after 2 long years we celebrate Raad’s evening graduation 🎓 at this beautiful
@LivCathedral
! A proud moment for my family in
#UnitedKingdom
🇬🇧 and Alshahrani family in
#SaudiArabia
🇸🇦!
MashaAllah Mabrook &
#Congratulations
@LJMU
@alshahrani02
🌟
4
3
41
Visited my
#grandfather
to ensure he was well & did not need to venture out & about. Discussed about the pandemic & made sure he was well prepared to cope with
#CONVID19
- After reassuring me that he was well equipped & prepared, he passed me a list of his friends to check upon!
4
4
41
Getting ready to deliver our first
#visitmymosque
training
@Rovers
red rose suite - thankyou to my friend
@yasirsufi
@MuslimCouncil
#SundayMotivation
#SundayMorning
1
6
42
Absolutely amazing to see our places of worship open after 14 weeks of
#lockdown
. Offered my
#prayers
whilst maintaining
#government
guidelines. I prayed for
#wellbeing
&
#health
of my
#family
,
#friends
&
#colleagues
of all faiths
@LancsMosque
@MuslimCouncil
@BeaconMosque
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"Working tirelessly since 5am in the heart of the
#Atlas
Mountains, where the
#earthquake
struck. Time is running out, but the unwavering
#smile
of these resilient kids keeps us going”
#Alhamdulillah
@Benefit_Mankind
#AtlasMountainHeroes
#Resilience
#NeverGiveUp
#Morocco
1
9
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Our collective hearts are heavy with
#sympathy
. Please accept our most heartfelt
#condolences
. What an inspiration 🙏🏻
#SirCaptainTomMoore
#CaptainTomMoore
3
8
41
It is our duty to help and protect our
#elderly
. In order to support our elderly with shopping etc - If you know any elderly or
#vulnerable
people who needs my help then I’m free evenings & weekends
#CONVID19
#Volunteering
#Lancashire
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“The Prophets ﷺ city
#Madinah
, has been acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as among the world’s
#healthiest
cities. A city very close to my
#heart
and I yearn for the day when I can visit again”
#Alhamdulillah
#SaudiArabia
#مدينة
#WHO
1
9
41
Great to see
#Lancashire
Chief Fire Officer
@Lancs_FireDCFO
coming through the finishing line after 42 miles run for
@LancHospCharity
, well done what a fantastic achievement, you’re an
#inspiration
to us all...
#Leadership
#WednesdayMotivation
#FireService
#ChiefFireOfficer
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🏅Truly honoured to be on the judging panel at ‘Pride of
#Nelson
’ awards 2023. All nominees are absolutely amazing & worthy winners! It is most difficult to select just one winner / finalist. Good Luck to all involved & heartfelt congratulations to all the fantastic nominees 🏆
5
7
38
Spending
#Ramadan
in the ‘Holy city of
#Makkah
’ is just an overwhelming experience. Pilgrims & locals flocking into the city to perform
#umrah
& their
#jummah
prayers tomorrow. The atmosphere prior to
#iftar
is just euphoric,
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan2023
#مكة_المكرمة #السعودية
3
4
40
Had a pleasant chat with
@LancsARV
whilst we were heading for
#Suhoor
looking for a place to eat.
@LancsPolice
0
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“Today I reflect and remember my beloved
#grandfather
who sadly passed away on 15th December 2020. We pray God reunites us with our loved ones in his eternal gardens of Paradise. By the will of Allah, we shall all meet again”
#Ameen
#Memories
5
5
40
At the
#GG2
#Leadership
&
#Diversity
awards, celebrating the phenomenal work our organisations, communities & individuals do in various sectors & fields. I am truly honoured to represent
@LancashireFRS
with my colleagues this evening
@AMJohnRossen
#GG2Awards
1
5
38
Being
#bullied
during my childhood has enabled me to become a strong & determined individual. Today, I am privileged to be able to help those who do not have a voice but occasionally I still
#breakdown
! ‘Do not bottle things UP’
#MentalHealth
#MentalHealthDay
#ItsOkNotToBeOk
3
7
38
🚨 Once again supporting the
#booster
vaccinations in
#Lancashire
. Together with our partners
@ImaanHealthcare
@stjohnambulance
@EastLancsCCG
@LancashireFRS
making ‘Lancashire a Safer Place’,
#GetVaccinatedNow
#BoosterJab
2
12
39
Thrilled to connect with
@MuslimCouncil
sister Zahra
@ZaraM01
& Dr Shazad! Together, we're paving the way for stronger communities & shattering barriers in
#Lancashire
. Can't wait for the
#VisitMyMosque
🕌 event in September! Let's foster unity, understanding, and harmony.🤝
1
7
37
“As little Muhammad bids adieu to his beloved
@olive_bburn
today, he'll miss closing those gates as prefect, a cherished routine that brought him joy. Grateful to the entire
@StarAcademies
for
#nurturing
our children's growth! 🙌
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🚨…. and the winner is ‘Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service’ Emergency Service of the Year….”
#OneTeam
#VaccinationTeam
@LancashireFRS
@Lancs_FireDCFO
🚨
1
5
40
“
#Ramadan
is a great opportunity to share my
#faith
& more specifically, its values of
#spirituality
,
#generosity
&
#kindness
with others, especially my neighbours, preparing rice & lentils (dhaaal chawal) with carrot khachumar’
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan2022
#Ramadan1443
#iftar
8
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"How I wish I could be one of those walking to
#Mina
&
#Arafah
, to echo the
#LABAIK
with the crowd...."
#Alhamdulillah
#Hajj2022
#Hajj1443
#Hajj
#SaudiArabia
#JummahMubarak
0
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37
“No matter what the
#weather
is, eagerly people coming to get
#vaccinated
! Its truly is amazing! Here is the team of
#volunteers
with all the
#skills
and experience, who I adore and learn from”
@LancashireFRS
@LancashireVP
@stjohnambulance
@HealthierLSC
@ImaanHealthcare
2
6
38
“Starting my day with listening to the soothing call to
#prayer
in the Prophet's Mosque in ‘The Holy City of
#Madinah
’ which is
#peaceful
and
#tranquil
”
#Alhamdulillah
#Umrah
#Umrah2022
#Umrah1444
#المدينة_المنورة #السعودية
#SaturdayMotivation
#SaudiArabia
3
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‘Counting down the days until
#Ramadan
begins! Excited for a month of happiness, joy, and
#reflection
. It's a time I truly treasure,
#Alhamdulillah
#Ramadan2024
#Ramadan1445
2
7
38
“What a stunning
#building
is “The Exchange Blackburn with beautiful
#gothic
architecture. Gone are the days when I use to come here to watch
#movies
📽 when it was a cinema 🎬
#TheExchangeBlackburn
is set to become
#MulticulturalHub
representing
#diversity
we have within BwD 🌈”
3
5
37
I feel deeply sad within myself today I won’t able to go and visit the many
#elderly
&
#isolated
friends to change their
#clocks
& also have a chat. I’ve reassured everyone that I’ll be back very soon Insha’allah
@Bobrjeastwood
@NaziaMogra
#COVID19
4
6
37
‘Mesmerised by the breathtaking beauty of
#nature
! Watching the vibrant hues of the Northern Lights from my very own back garden is a dream come true’
#Alhamdulillah
#NorthernLights
#Auroraborealis
#Lancashire
#Aurora
1
3
37
Please can I reassure friends who are contacting me in regards to
#IndianVariant
that we are well! Yes my surname is PATEL & yes my origins are from
#India
, but that does not make me an expert in the ‘Indian Variant’. Please consult your GP for further details 🤦🏼♂️, okay to 😁
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4
39
My thoughts & prayers are with the families of those killed and injured in New Zealand Mosque attack.
#NewZealand
#Christchurch
#Christchurch
#Terrorism
#MosqueAttack
1
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I had the chance to recite a short reading; realising those who fought for our freedoms were from all faiths, cultures & backgrounds, I thought what better words to read about
#PEACE
than "The Holy Quran".
#Alhamdulillah
#Letsweforget
#WW1
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