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Walnut restaurant is widely recognised for serving up best Persian cuisine in Rusholme, Manchester. The food is exotic and full of character, yet it is simple and yummy! The cooking is a combination of rice and meat, chicken or fish with plenty of vegetables, onions, garlic, nuts and herbs. To achieve a delicious taste and balanced diet, unique Persian spices such as saffron, cinnamon, diced limes, and parsley are mixed delicately with the dishes. The restaurant is smallish and cosy form inside but the space is nicely organised with lovely Persian touches in the decor. You will find the place welcoming and warm as the staff are friendly and happy to help.

Taken from intu Trafford Centre: A quirky take on all street food dishes from around the world. From street food trucks in the US to Hawker dishes from the Pan East Asian Rim.

With a fully open kitchen, customers can confidently indulge in a wide range of indian and fusion delights as their meal is prepared in front of their very own eyes.

It was the talk of the town in the Olympic village this summer and had people all around the world Googling ‘what are those odd marks on Michael Phelps’ body?’ For once, it wasn’t the usual haul of gold medals around the swimmer’s neck but large spherical shapes ‘tattooed’ across his torso in domino-like fashion. The reason? Hijama therapy (or ‘cupping’ for short). Amara Deen, from Dewsbury, is one of the few local therapists carrying out the ancient art of hijama in Yorkshire. She first experienced the treatment herself a few years ago. After studying at the ‘The Hijama Clinic’ based in Luton, she set up her own business from home and currently caters for people of all ages and backgrounds under the company name – ‘The Perfect Hijama Clinic’. Hijama therapy is a natural holistic treatment which sees blood extracted from the body, between the skin and muscle tissue. The therapist places special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction, which many customers have said is ‘extremely relaxing’. Wet cupping – where blood is drawn out of the body – is the more effective treatment, yet many athletes opt for the dry cupping option which […]

Mullaco Dewsbury was opened in 1981 at Savile Town, Dewsbury and was amongst the first in the area to offer fresh fruit, vegetables and Halal meat. In 2004, this shop was extended and refurbished by acquiring two neighbouring shops to make it into a mini-market. Within two years of this extension, business had grown so rapidly to the extent that a bigger and newer place was needed to fulfil the needs of our customers. Premises at nearby Thornhill Lees were identified. They were originally one of ASDA’s first supermarkets and the site is within a mile of our existing shop. The 10,000 sq ft unit was completely refurbished to very high modern standards. The supermarket includes all the usual departments along with a car park to accommodate over 100 cars. Today, we can proudly say that we offer fresh fruit and vegetables, Halal meat and poultry, spices and a wide range of traditional Asian and continental foods. We have customers coming from all over Yorkshire, Lancashire and various other parts of the country.

The Old Trafford area of Manchester was inhabited by a small Sunni Muslim community in the early mid 70’s. In 1977, the Old Trafford Muslim Society was established to cater for the religious and general welfare needs of the local Muslim Community. To achieve this, a redundant Co-Op Shop situated at the corner of Stamford Street & St Brides Street was bought through donations made by local Muslims and various Muslim families living throughout the UK. This shop was converted to serve as a Masjid and was called Masjid-E-Noor. The conversion cost was taken on by the Muslims living in the area. The prayer hall accommodated for a hundred Mussalli’s (worshippers) and was sufficient at that time. Over time, there was a vast increase of Muslims moving to the area mainly from South Asia, but also from the Middle East, Indonesia and Malaysia as well as many other Countries from the East. In order to continue serving the needs of the local Muslims, larger premises were sought for some time but there were no existing facilities suitable for conversion within the area. Alhamdulillah (All praise be to Allah), an opportunity then arose allowing Old Trafford Muslim Society to purchase a […]

Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The revitalised Salford Quays dockyards now house the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre. Key Facts Area: 115.7 km² Population: 510,746 (2011) United Nations Local paper: Manchester Evening News Dialling code: 0161

Luton is a large town, borough and unitary authority area of Bedfordshire, England. The town is situated on the River Lea in the south east of the island of Great Britain. It is located about 30 miles northwest of London. Key Facts Area: 43.35 km² Population: 211,228 (2011) United Nations Local Paper: Luton Today Area code: 01582

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. Key Facts Area: 1,572 km² Area: 35m Population: 8.136 million (2011) United Nations Local paper: London Evening Standard Dialling code: 020

Leicester is a city in England’s East Midlands region. Leicester Cathedral, where Richard III was reinterred in 2015, has stood at the city’s heart for over 900 years. Close by, the King Richard III Visitor Centre tells the story of the king’s life and death and displays his original burial site. The ruins of Leicester Castle, where Richard III spent some of his last days, lie in Castle Gardens, near the River Soar. Key Facts Area: 73.3 km² Population: 443,760 (2011) United Nations Local Paper: Leicester Mercury Area code: 0116

Leeds is a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire. On the south bank of the River Aire, the Royal Armouries houses the national collection of arms and artillery. Across the river, the redeveloped industrial area around Call Lane is famed for bars and live music venues under converted railway arches. Leeds Kirkgate Market features hundreds of indoor and outdoor stalls. Key Facts Area: 551.7 km² Population: 474,632 (2011) United Nations Local Paper: Yorkshire Evening Post  Area code: 0113

The business was established by Anand Bhalsod in 2012 and over the past few years, the small business that started with two dhol players has expanded into a talented team of 15 and continues to grow! The team have travelled to weddings, receptions and parties all over the UK and Europe performing for brides, grooms, political figures and religious leaders. From the distinct drumming of the dhols, the soulful sound of the saxophones and the tantalising tones of the trumpet, the Dhol Players & Band Baja team aim to leave all their clients with a memorable experience! Anand Bhalsod, a keen tabla player wanting to share his knowledge, teaches tabla in the Delhi and Punjab gharana. Having an intense interest in this classical instrument, Anand accompanies other accomplished artists for background wedding music, bhajans and qawali programmes all over the UK. On this website there is information on the team members, the tabla classes and how to keep up to date with the group on social media. Have a browse through the photographs and videos of past performances and book us for your upcoming events!

Dewsbury is a minster town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. It is to the west of Wakefield, east of Huddersfield and south of Leeds. It lies by the River Calder and an arm of the Calder and Hebble Navigation. Key Facts Metropolitan county: West Yorkshire Population: 62,945 (2011 Census) Postcode district: WF12-13 Local paper: Dewsbury Reporter Dialling code: 01924

We serve Halal breakfast