Citizen Khan star and comedian Abdullah Afzal will be hosting a Muslim variety show in Birmingham, in aid of charity Penny Appeal (Photograph: Adam Yosef)
Abdullah Afzal, who stars in television comedy Citizen Khan, is hosting a charity event in Birmingham for humanitarian charity Penny Appeal, in aid of orphans in developing countries.
Abdullah Afzal – who plays Amjad in the BBC sitcom set in Birmingham – will be compering a live entertainment show at the Crown Banqueting Suite in Digbeth’s Upper Trinity Street this weekend.
Introducing uplifting Nasheeds (religious songs) from local duo Common Souls, beat-boxing from Ommar Sammur and break-dancing from Hakim Saber, the Big Muslim Variety Show is hoping to raise lots of cash, with proceeds being used to help care for orphans and provide an education to poor children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Comedian Abdullah Afzal at a previous Penny Appeal event in Birmingham, posing with city councillor Mariam Khan (Photograph: Adam Yosef)
With a three-course dinner, a hilarious comedy host and three thrilling acts the evening promises to be a night full of surprises.
The family-friendly showcase in Birmingham is the final celebration in a series of fundraising events for the month long Smile Relief fundraising campaign.
Throughout February, participating volunteers have made it their mission to raise a smile and raise funds.
A sponsored walk dubbed the ‘Smile Mile’, football tournaments and bake sales have also contributed funds to the charity’s orphan programme.
Nasheed artists Common Souls will be performing in Birmingham (Photograph: Common Souls)
Aamer Naeem, CEO of Penny Appeal said, “Penny Appeal has been reminding people that, in Islam, smiling is Sunnah, a tradition or way of the Prophet Muhammad, and a form of charity.
“I hope people will join us to continue this tradition and bring a better future to some of the most vulnerable children in the world.”
The variety show is also touring Burnley and Glasgow this month.
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The Big Muslim Variety Show takes place in Birmingham on Saturday 4th March. Tickets. are available for £10 and can be purchased here.
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