A woman who has assisted families when they are at their most vulnerable is to be honoured at this year’s Fusion Awards.
The Community Achievement Award is one of five special awards dedicated to rewarding individuals in specific fields. This particular honour is given to a person who has gone out of their way to help the community.
Rasheed Begum, now aged 70 started to bathe (ghusl) deceased Muslim females in the Pendle area over two decades ago. The ritual is done before each burial.
She took on the role when one of her best friends passed away from Cancer. A few years later another close friend passed away after a heart attack.
She began to carry out the work and soon enough she was being asked by almost every family. Now, she is either asked to conduct the ritual or supervise others.
This year's Fusion Awards take place on Saturday May 30 at King George's Hall, Blackburn.
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