The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Ceremony
Eleventh Muslim Awards Ceremony – Photographs
Photographs from the eleventh awards ceremony for the Muslim News Awards of Excellence 2013 may be found below.
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Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Grayling, MP, presenting Alhambra Arts award to Comedian and actor, Jeff Mirza at The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on 25 March. (photo: Sumayya Juma/The Muslim News)
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