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The stories include a preview of the school play ‘Our Day Out’; a report on the battle to save Waltham Forest’s libraries, accompanied by an insightful interview with Frederick Bremer’s very own librarian; and, most sensationally of all, a news package on the regeneration of Walthamstow Town Centre, which includes exclusive comments from a member of Waltham Forest Council, as well as the thoughts of a local resident.

Poison Proof Rats

09.11.2012

Poison Proof Rats

About three quarters of the rats in western England are said to have become immune to rat poisoning.

 Studies show that 75% of the rat population in and around Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire have started to get used to the solid poisons used by exterminators and the average person. Scientists say that this is due to the fact that people aren’t giving the rodents enough poison letting their immune systems become more resistant against rats. Then, when a resistant rat mates with another resistant rat it makes their children immune to the poison.

A source said “it’s a big problem, as rats can spread diseases, and as they’re becoming immune, diseases will spread quicker. Action needs to be taken fast”.

The areas most affected by this rat mutation are places like Bath and Wiltshire. Scientists are saying that within 10 years time all the rats in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol could all be immune to solid poisons.

by Ewan and Arber

Epic Eid and Holy Hajj!

On Thursday 25^th and Friday 26^th, it was a big time to celebrate by giving and receiving.

Thursday was the 25^th of October and it was Hajj. Hajj is a pilgrimage and one of the 5 pillars of Islam that Muslims must fulfil at least once in a lifetime. Over 2 million Muslims from over 70 countries go to Hajj. Every Muslim wears new clothes, prays and makes preparations for Eid.

The next day was Friday the 26^th of October and it was Eid. This was Eid-ul-Adha which is Eid of sacrifice and commitments to Allah’s orders. This Eid is celebrated because of the new moon and people coming back from Mecca which is in Saudi Arabia, after performing Hajj.

The last Eid which is Eid-ul-Fitr and is 2 months and 10 days before Eid-ul-Adha.Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated because the blessed month of Ramadan has just finished and the Muslims now know what it feels like to be hungry like the poor and needy. The word Eid literally means recurring happiness.

On the night before Eid, Muslims gather their new clothes and women paint themselves with henna. On the actual day a typical Muslim (a man only) wakes up at sunrise; has a bath; gets changed into his best clothes and makes a route to the mosque, to do Eid prayers. There is a large gathering; where all the local people meet to listen to speeches; pray, give thanks; praise and glorify Allah.

Eid is a religious family and social event.

 After the Eid prayer: people visit one another; give and receive gifts; spend time socializing and offering Eid prayers for the sick and the deceased.

The aim is to be thankful for what you have got and show your appreciation for others. Eid is a fun festival for Muslims to enjoy!

By Shanzay and Nabila.

                   

Eid Interview

1.     Why is Eid always before and after Hajj (pilgrimage)?

This is because Eid is according to the Islamic calendar.

2.     Who celebrates Eid and goes to Hajj?

Only Muslims and believers

3.     What is the purpose of celebrating Eid?

The purpose of celebrating Eid is to celebrate all the blessings Allah (God) has given us, due to the hardship of our prophets. Also, for all Muslims to remember god’s gift.

4.     What do you do on Eid?

Well, we do a prayer at the mosque which is15-20 minutes long. Every Muslims you meet, you say Eid Mubarak which means happy Eid and you have an Eid breakfast with traditional food. You also then go to other people’s houses and give money, gifts and presents as well as receiving them.

5.     What’s the purpose of performing Hajj?

To follow our prophets Sunnah this means teachings. Hajj is a pilgrimage and is also one of the 5 pillars of Islam. Muslims must fulfil this and remember god’s favours.

6.     What are the conditions of Hajj?

The conditions of Hajj are: you must be a Muslim; you must read all 5 prayers in a day; fast in the blessed month of Ramadan; give Zakaat (giving to the poor and needy).If you are a female you have to go with a mehram (a male who is blood related). It also depends on what of the 3 hajjes that you are doing.

By Shanzay and Nabila

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