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Excited for #SAHM26!
March 3, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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📢July is South Asian Heritage Month.

Celebrate this year's theme, Unity in Diversity, and discover a range of events taking place across the UK.

Find out more.👉 southasianheritage.org.uk/events-list/
#SAHM26 #UnityInDiversity
July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Birmingham's first South Asian councillor elected in 1946 for Great Barr. A room is named in Dr Dhani Prem's honour in the University of Birmingham's The Exchange, Centenary Square #SAHM26
July 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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What does Unity in Diversity mean in pharmacy?

Komal George, reflects on how curiosity, cultural understanding and lived experiences can strengthen leadership, improve patient safety and build a greater sense of belonging in pharmacy.

Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4w0dvBQ #SAHM26 #RCPharmIandD
July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Our final one for #SAHM26 Daya Singh Nibber became the first British Rail railwayman in Birmingham to wear a turban to work according to this Birmingham Mail article dated 26 November 1969. Ref – MS 2141/A/7/3 #LibraryofBham @sahm-uk.bsky.social
A newspaper article dated 26 November 1969. Headline is – City has its first turbaned Guard. Text on the left of the article and a photograph of a male figure in a British Rail guards unform and satchel. The male figure is wearing a turban.
July 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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#SAHM26 The interior of the Shri Geeta Bhawan Hindu Temple, Heathfield Road, Handsworth. Located in the former St George's Presbyterian Church, the temple was opened in 1969. Ref – WK/B11/7834 #LibraryofBham #sgbbirmingham @sahm-uk.bsky.social
Photograph of an altar in a Hindu temple. Two statues in the middle of the photo – one of a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right. Both have numerous garlands of flowers around their necks and torsos and have fronded headpieces. Both of their faces are alabaster white. A large garland of flowers is above them. The background is full of floral symbols. Steps in front of the figures hosting covered boxes. The scene is contained by a metal grille running along the foreground of the altar.
July 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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This South Asian Heritage Month, we’re proud to announce the release of two extraordinary films that celebrate stories of courage, resilience, love and the communities that bring us together ⬇️ ⬇️

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM26
July 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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#SAHM26 Dr Dhani Ram Prem was a pioneer in Birmingham for wider south Asian representation in politics and society: theironroom.wordpress.com/2023/08/07/d... #LibraryofBham @sahm-uk.bsky.social
Reproduction of a photograph of a male figure. He has a receding hair line and is wearing a pair of thick rimmed spectacles. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera. Text beneath the photograph identifies the person in the photograph as Dhani Prem. A brief biography follows.
July 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
theironroom.bsky.social
#SAHM26 is with us! Here’s the first copy of Mazdoor – magazine of the Indian Workers’ Association dated August 1961. Ref- L 21.82 #LibraryofBham @sahm-uk.bsky.social #The_IWA
Front cover of a magazine. Rudimentary, basic graphics. Date typed on the top left of the page is 26 Aug 1961. On the top right of the page is the text - L 21.82 written in pencil. Logo syllabic symbols from a language of the Indian subcontinent dispersed liberally across the page. A central panel containing a large logo syllabic symbol. Beneath the panel, the following script written in pencil - Mazdoor, No. 1 Aug 1961. More logo syllabic symbols at the bottom of the page.
July 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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#SAHM26 #SundayShowcase today is A Brief History of British South Asian Art by Alina Khakoo. An introduction to South Asian artists and filmmakers in 20th century Britain utilising artistic works to respond to societal pressures. Ref – A 709.54 #LibraryofBham @sahm-uk.bsky.social
A book on a table – front cover facing on. Title of the book is A Brief History of British South Asian Art. Above this is the name of the author - Alina Khakoo. Image of a figure with four arms on the front of the book. The bottom left hand is holding a flag, the bottom right is holding a face mask. The two upper hands are empty. The figure has a protruding tongue and appears to be wearing a mask. A bookcase is behind the table on which the book stands. A chair to the left and a pile of boxes on the far right of the photo.
July 26, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is dedicated to commemorating, and educating about the rich histories and cultures of people with roots in South Asian countries.

Our specially curated reading list is 30% until July 31st 2026. Browse here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/06... #SAHM26
July 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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We are celebrating South Asian Heritage Month this July. Exploring the diverse heritage of South Asia and its impact on British life.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM26
July 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM