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“We are over here because you were over there” A. Sivanandan Written by Iram Sammar Date: 20 Rabi Al Awwal 1444 AH (Sunday 16th October 2022) On Saturday 15th of October, a transformational event enriched the souls of those seeking to improve the way anti-racism is understood, exercised and foreseen through discussions of racism, imperialism and newContinue reading “IRR50 Conference: New Circuits of Anti-racism”

Date: Muharram 10, 1444 AH (August 8, 2022) Written by Iram Sammar There is no other way to begin this blog, but to say thank you to all who have kindly contributed to the appeal for Balochistan. Above, is a young man who crossed this body of flood water to collect his food parcel forContinue reading “Hibah Food Parcels Update: Balochistan Flash Floods”

Date: Dhul Hijjah 30, 1443 AH (July 29, 2022) Peace and Greetings, My name is Iram Sammar, I am raising funds for our brothers and sisters in Balochistan (see map below), Pakistan who are in need of your help, as they have been seriously impacted by flash floods in the area. Please donate here. IContinue reading “Hibah Food Parcels: Balochistan Flash Flood Emergency”

Get to know a bit more about your Muslim students. Prayer is important to Muslims around the world and it begins with Fajr in the morning before sunrise. Written by Iram Sammar Date: Dhul Hijjah 4, 1443 AH (July 4, 2022) Fajr prayer Have you ever encountered people in school or out and about, placeContinue reading “Geographies of Islamic Prayers”

More to a roti than you think, it is symbolic to all who see the struggle behind it; the cultural and spiritual connections; and the senses that are used to devour it. Written by Iram Sammar Date: Shawaal 26, 1443 AH (27 May 2022) Roti, a perfect circle if you cook it daily, is eatenContinue reading “Geographical Imaginations and Reminiscing Roti”

Bus Ride Home: “Go back to where you came from!” Having deep conversations with people is much better than waiting for a change. Someone else will not come to the rescue.  You can make things happen yourself. Written by Iram Sammar Date: 13 Ramadan, 1443 AH (15 April 2022) After a long day at workContinue reading “Bus Ride Home: “Go back to where you came from!””

Dr Azeezat Johnson: A True Gem  Great souls are remembered by those they leave behind, for what is left behind goes not to waste – they are bright gems for those to come.  Date: Shaban 10, 1443 AH (14 March 2022) Written by Iram Sammar بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Dr Azeezat Johnson, a brave and heroic author,Continue reading “Dr Azeezat Johnson: A True Gem”

Founder of Salaam Geographia Iram Sammar is the recipient of the Ordnance Survey Award from the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers for: excellence in geography education at secondary level. She is an education consultant and founder of Salaam Geographia. Along with presenting CPDs and participating in University-based discussion forums, Iram hasContinue reading “Iram Sammar”