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I-SLAM WALSALL
Saturday 14th November
Family Fun Day
Sunday 15th November
‘Faith & Politics’ – Presentation and Discussion
Monday 16th November
Launch of IMAN
Inclusive Muslim Action Network (Sandwell)
A day event of various Islam related presentations including
Tuesday 17th November
www.faithandclimatechange.wordpress.com
Wednesday 18th November
‘Caring for Muslim Patients’ Presentation
Thursday 19th November
Friday 20th November
‘Muslims in Britain’ Presentation
Saturday 21st November
Venue: Sparkhill Social and Cultural Centre, Stratford Road, Birmingham
Sunday 22nd November
EXHIBITIONS will be held throughout the IAW week at:
- Birmingham Women’s Hospital, Metchley Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TG
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Metchley Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH
- Yemeni Community Association, Greets Green Access Centre, Tildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJ
- Muslim Student House, 517 Moseley road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 0BX (Next door to the Moseley baths). Islamic exhibitions will run between 10.00am – 3.00pm where booking is essential. The exhibition will also be displayed in the evenings too.
- Singer, songwriter and poet Dawud Wharnsby Ali to perform in Birmingham schools and to share his experiences. As Dawud has become more actively involved with educational initiatives promoting artistic expression as a means for achieving positive social change. (See section entitled ‘Guests During IAW’ within the booklet for further details)
- Mohammad Ali, an award winning artist is offering small and large scale art workshops (See section entitled ‘Guests During IAW’ within the booklet for further details)
Bradford
Sunday 15th November
‘For Whom the Troubadour Sings’ with Dawud Wharnsby Ali
Venue: Bradfrod Cathedral, Stott Hill
Time: 7.30pm
We will be starting the week’s events with special guest Dawud Wharnsby Ali, at the Cathedral. Dawud is a singer/ songwriter and has just had his first book published, ‘For Whom the Troubadour Sings’. Copies will be available to buy at the event.
Tuesday 17th November
‘Walk the Talk’: Scriptural Reasoning in Bradford (Bring a Friend to Dinner)
Venue: Anams Restaurant, Great Horton Road, Bradford.
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: £5.00 per head (Includes 3 course meal)
This year we will be focusing on the importance of Interfaith Dialogue, and building relationships between people of different backgrounds. To qualify to attend you must invite someone of a different faith or colour to yourself! There are limited places for this event so to reserve your place please call or email Nuzhat Ali on 07918155892 or nuzahali@googlemail.com.
Thursday 19th November
‘Mosque Visit'
Venue: Ahle Hadith Mosque, Lumb Lane, Bradford 8
Time: 5pm arrival
Opportunity to look around a purpose built mosque and witness the evening prayer which will start just before 6.00pm. The participants will be provided with a translation of the prayer, most of which is recited aloud in Arabic. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Places are limited so please call or email Nuzhat on 07918155892 or email nuzahali@googlemail.com
Dine @ Mine
How about cooking a meal for someone of another faith? Or enjoying a meal cooked by someone of another faith? If you’d like to make new friends in this way, please contact Nuzhat or Frankie at 01274 777720.
Coventry
Events at Iqra Learning Centre
180-184 Allesley Old Rd, Chapelfields, Coventry, CV5 8GJ
Day Events
Islamic Exhibition open to the public Monday 16th to Thursday 19th from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00p.m
Evening Events
Monday 16th to Friday 20th
Islamic Exhibition open to the public from 6.30p.m. to 7.30p.m
Schedule:
Refreshments 7.15pm-7.30pm
Talks – 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Q&A – 8.30pm -9.00pm
Monday 16th November
Inter-Faith Launch Event at Herbert Art Gallery
‘Faith United – Seeking spiritual truth ’ a Multi faith panel.
Baha’i/, Spiritualist and Muslim faith representative. One person from each faith group to talk for 10 minutes each.
Muslim speaker TBC
Tuesday 17th November
Coping with Stress: an Islamic view – Zuhair Girach
Wednesday 18th November
“Question Time” Hosted session on topical questions on Islam with a panel consisting of Muslim Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse, Imam, and Teacher
Thursday 19th November
Lifting the fog “Islam, Jihad, & Terrorism” by Hafiz Fazal Mohammed
Friday 20th November
The role of women in Islam – Dr Hala Alsafadi
Sunday 22nd November
“Unleashing the potential of your Child” a two hour workshop with Edris Khamissa and Zuhair Girach.
For all comments, questions, and suggestions, please email:tahir@elitebusinessservices.co.uk or m_i2003@hotmail.com
Glasgow
Sunday 22nd November
Launch event and Islamophobia / Religious Discrimination Seminar
Venue: St Mungos Museum of Religion; 2 Castle Street Glasgow, G4 0RH
Time: 14.30 - 16.30
The event will consist of the launch of new IAW exhibition ‘Living in a Multi-faith Society’, followed by a seminar on Islamophobia and Religious Discrimination.
Exhibition & Mosque Open Evenings at Glasgow Central Mosque
Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th November
Venue: Glasgow Central Mosque Ballater St Glasgow G5 9TA
Time: 18.30 - 20.30
Drop into the Central Mosque for a tea and a chat while viewing the poster exhibition. There will also be an opportunity to see a tour of the mosque. Alternatively our personnel will be happy to visit your church or institution
Sunday 29th November
Meet your Muslim Neighbours Dinner
Venue: Glasgow Central Mosque Ballater St Glasgow G5 9TA
Time: 18.00 -
Spend the evening in the company of your Muslim neighbours and enjoy a three course meal as well.
Halifax
Saturday 14th November
Charity Bazaar
Venue: Akeds Road, off Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 2TR
Time: 12.00 - 16.00
ALL WELCOME! Food stalls, Asian food, chocolate fountain, women's beauty treatment, kids face painting, glass painting, jewelery, bags, clothes....what more could you need?
Monday 16th November
"Building Bonds, Building Bridges"
Venue: Beech Hill Primary School, Halifax
Time: 10.00 - 12.00
Two 50 minute sessions, one with 35 pupils from 4 different schools and then a full school assembly with parents and children.
Contact Sabir Hussain 07866 650 695 for more information.
Exhibitions
In addition from 13th November to 8th December we are displaying the new exhibition; Living in multi faith society at the Halifax Central Library and the new booklet will be available for library users to take away.
Ilford
Tuesday 17th November
Muslims and Pluralism
Venue: Al Noor School. 619 - 625 Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9RP
Time: Arrival at 19.30
A discussion on faith perspectives on Social Cohesion, an interfaith panel including international educator from South Africa Edris Khamissa (an inspiring speaker who lived through the apartheid regime).
Sunday 15th November 12.30pm
“Walk and Talk” Reservoir Walk, Thornton Reservoir LE67 1AT
In association with StPhilip’s Centre Leicester, and to mark the European week of Christian Muslim friendship and Inter Faith week, a walk around Thornton Reservoir has been organized. Following the walk a “bring and share” lunch will be held at the Islamic Foundation, Markfield. Food should be suitable for vegetarians and/or halal
For further information please contact Mary Barber on 01530 244 922 or Kathy on 01162 733 459
Mon 16th November
“Walk the Talk”
Venue: Leicester Central Mosque, Conduit Street, LE2 0JN
Time: 11.00 - 15.00
Will host an Open day for guests from our Refugee, Asylum-seeker & Homeless communities.
Guests will be served a hot meal on the day, and given a goodie bag and other free gifts. There will also be plenty of advice and information from regional support agencies and much more
Volunteers and donations needed.
If you would like to help with this event please contact:
Salma Ravat on 0798969848
Food and other donations can be taken to:
Pakistani Youth and Community Association
58 Earl Howe St Leicester, LE2 0DF
Mon-Fri, between 9-5pm
Monday 16th November
Launch of Interfaith Week Supported by IAW
Venue: Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield
For more information contact Sughra on 07790 006 931
Wednesday 18th November
Musical Extravaganza in Schools
Dawud is a world renowned poet musician and performer. A Canadian Muslim Dawud keenly writes and sings about the commonality of the human race and peaceful messages to bring humanity together. He will perform in various schools and colleges throughout the day.
For more information contact Rabiha 07811316074
Wednesday 18th November
Dine@Mine
Time: Arrival 6.45pm
Enjoy a sumptuous meal at a local restaurant. Invite your non Muslim friends, neighbours and colleagues to an evening of food fundraising and fun! Proceeds of the auction will go to local children’s charities. If you have a Muslim friend get them to take you! This is a ladies only event where the Muslim ladies will pay for their guests.
Tickets £15, Guests £5.
For more information contact Seema 07862 719436
Coffee Morning
Venue: St Michael & All Angles Churgh, 29 The Green, Markfield
Time: 10.00 - 12.00
The morning will start with a talk on interfaith from Muslim and Christian perspective by Rev. Simon Nicholls and Fr. Paolo Nicelli then will continue with an informal chat. There will be plenty of tea-coffee, biscuits and cakes available. We can meet at the IF library at 9.30 and go there together.
For more information contact 01530 244 242
Thursday 19th November
Interfaith Meeting
Venue: The Islamic Foundation, MCC, Ratby Lane, Markfeild, Leic's LE67 9SY
Time: 12.00 - 13.00
Muhammad Rafeek speaks about “The importance of dialogue”, followed by a Q&A with a storytelling segment to the event. This event marks the launch of the Markfield interfaith group.
For more information contact 01530 249 301
So Watcha Sayin’?
Some people out there causin’ me distress?
Being a good citizen feelin’ part of the rest?
Wanna talk to the Gov. Don’t like what I’m hearin’
With everything goin’ on feelin’ a bit of fear in
The powers that be and the local community…?
C’mon – talk it through on Question Time
Venue: St Margaret’s Campus, Leicester College
Time: 14.00 - 16.00
A panle discussion with Shafi Choudhry (Imam), Bilal Hassam (Tony Blair Faith Foundation) and Jawahir Daahir (Director Somali Development Services) and others.
For Leicester College Students Only
For more information contact Sughra 07790006931
Getting Up Close and Personal
Young people get up close and personal with Leicestershire Police when students from Leicester colleges tour the police HQ. As well as finding out about police resources they will also get a tour of the Dogs unit and the Firearms unit all in a bid to build better relations between the police and young people.
For more information contact Salma 07989698483
IAW will be supporting Interfaith Activities at High Cross Shopping Centre in Leicester from Sunday 15th to Saturday 21st November.
Contact Nureen 07977203660
London East
Join us in the range of activities and events, celebrating the Muslim way of life, helping to develop relationships and celebrating Islamic art and culture.
Salaam in the Square
Saturday 14 November 11am-4pm
Town Square Walthamstow E17 7JN
Visit our 'Mosque in a Marquee' to find out more about events during the week and learn more about Islam. You can speak to members of the local Muslim community and view the exhibitions on:
- Islamic influences in everyday life
- Islamic finance
- What is Sharia Law?
- Calligraphy
- Islamic clothing
Monday 16 November 6pm-7pm
The basic principles of Islam - A talk by Shaykh Mohammed
Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane Leytonstone E11 1HG
For other Islamic events hosted by the libraries visit libraries what's on or visit your local library.
Tuesday 17 November 7pm-9pm
Women in Islam-Beyond the Headlines (Women only event)
Mallinson Suite, Waltham Forest College, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB
Talk by Julie Siddiqi – Vice President of the Islamic Society of Britain on Islamic heroines in everyday life
Thursday 19 November 7pm-9pm
Five things you didn’t know about Islam - Talk by a local scholar
Waltham Forest Town Hall, Council Chamber, Forest Road, Walthamsotw, E17 4JF
Sunday 22nd November
An Audience with Dawud Wharnsby
Venue: St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, 72 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG.
Time: 17.00 - 20.00
An evening of music and poetry with Dawud. He will be promoting his new book 'For whom the troubador sings'. Signed copies available.
Free admission with non-Muslim friend or neighbour.
Arts and culture - Walthamstow
See Islamic art displays and posters in Walthamstow Town Hall foyer, libraries and community spaces around Waltham Forest
Watch the ‘I Muslim’ DVD throughout the week on the Big Screen in the Walthamstow Town Square
Visit your local mosque - East London Mosques
Why not visit your local mosque and learn more about Islam.
Sunday 15 November 1pm-5pm
- Ashville Jamia Masjid, 134a Ashville Road, Leyton E11 4DU
- Chingford Mosque, 92 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford E4 9AA
- Faizan e Islam, 8 Cobett Road, Walthamstow E17 3JZ
- Jamia Masjid and Muslim Community Centre, 324-326 High Road, Leyton E10 5PW
- Masjid and Madrassa Al Tawhid, 80 High Road, Stratford E15 2BP
- Masjid e-Umer, 79 Queens Road, Walthamstow E17 8QR
- Noor Ul Islam Masjid, 713 High Road, Leyton E10 5AB
- Leytonstone Mosque, Mohammed Khan Rd E11 3AG
Thursday 19 November 2pm-4pm
- Masjid Albirr Mosque 106 Church Road E10 5HG
- Qadria Jalani Masjid 12 East Avenue, E17 9NG
Friday 20 November 2.30pm-4.30pm
· Sakina Trust 7 Vestry Road E17 9NH
Sunday 22 November
- Barav Al-Rahma Somali Islamic Centre, 271 Leytonstone High Road E11 4HH
- Jamia Masjid Ghosia Mosque, 439 Lea Bridge Road, E10 7EA
10am-12.30pm - Masjid E Abu Baker Islamic Trust 26a Mansfield Road E17
12noon-4pm
London North
Exhibition Islam
Venue: Green Library
Time: All week
Brent Libraries, Arts and Heritage are proud to celebrate Islam Awareness Week 2009. There will be a fun quiz for all the family, giving you the opportunity to test your knowledge about Islam and win an iPod shuffle as well as other prizes.
Walk the Talk
Venue: All 12 Brent Libraries
Time: All week
All 12 Brent Libraries (www.brent.gov.uk/libraries) will “Walk the Talk” and display the One World posters and to mark the end of Interfaith Week.
London West
Thursday 19th November 2009
Beat the Recession: Grow Your Own Vegetables
MAWAH's Inter Faith Cafe.
Venue: Day's Hotel, 8-10 Lampton Road, Hounslow TW3 1JL
Ever throught of growing your own vegetables? But don't know where to start? Growing your own vegetables is a great way to save money and have lots of fun at the same time. A local vegetable growing guru will be able to give you ideas and advice on how to begin your own production of common vegetables either in your back garden or the allotment.
Ladies from all faiths are invited. Free entry but please book early as places are limited. For bookings and further information please email info@mawah.org or call 07533 396592.
Organised by Muslim Active Women Around Hounslow (MAWAH).
Saturday 21st November 2009
World Faith Badge on Islam
Games and activities, exhibitions, traditional foods and clothes.
Venue: 4th Feltham Scout Hut, 95 High Street, Feltham ,Organised by 4th Feltham (ibn Sina) Scout group
Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm,
For more information contact: drokhan@live.co.uk, 07760 506761
zubairmohammedmalik@hotmail.com, 020 87070988
Luton
Tuesday 17th November 2009
Dawud Wharnsby workshops
Dawud will be carrying out workshops in the following locations:
- Putteridge High School in the morning
- Luton Sixth Form College in the afternoon
- ISB Luton Scouts in the evening.
Sunday 22nd November
Diversity and Interfaith workshops
Diversity and interfaith workshops are being planned with kids at Young Muslims Youth Club (YMYC) during the week.
Dinner for the homeless
In association with NOAH. Details to come.
Mosque open day
At the Madina Masjid. Details to come
Library Exhibitions
Throughout the week, different libraries in Luton will have an exhibition on Islam.
Manchester
Sunday 15th November
Cricket Interfaith Event
Venue: Cheadle Muslim Association
Time: 11am – 1pm
Contact : 0161 437 1093
Monday 16th November
Islam Awareness Week Launch
Venue: Manchester Town Hall
Time: 11am – 1.30pm
Cheadle Mosque Open Day
Time: 10am – 4pm
Contact – 0161 437 1093
Mosque School Visits
Cheadle & Khizra Mosque
Scouts Workshop
Time: 6.30pm
Contact umchoudhry@hotmail.com if your scouts group would like to visit a mosque
Tuesday 17th November
Cheadle Mosque Open Day
Time: 10am – 4pm
Contact - 0161 437 1093
Mosque School Visits
Khizra Mosque
The Status of Women in Islam
A talk followed by Q&A & Hot Buffet
Venue: Cheadle Muslim Association
Time: 6.45pm
Contact 0161 437 1093
Wednesday 18th - Thursday 19th November
Mosque School Visit
Venue: Cheadle mosque
Saturday 21st November
Interfaith Football Skills Session & Competition
Venue: Cheadle Muslim Association
Time: 11am – 3pm
Contact 161 437 1093
Sunday 22nd November
Community Action – Park Clear Up
Working with Stockport Park Rangers to clear up our parks.
Contact 07886 183 519
Exhibitions - All Week
Banner Project – Discover More – All week
Everybody Needs Good Neighbours – All week
1001 Inventions - All Week - Manchester Central Library
Sheffield
Sat 14th November
Sometimes children know best!
Children from across the city will gather together to share their vision of a multi-cultural society where peace and harmony will reign supremely.
Venue: Outside Town Hall
Time: 10.30 - 12.00
Sun 15th November
Faith, Work & Food in Fellowship
Venue: Burngreave Ashram, 84 Spital Hill, S4 7LG
Time: 12.00 - 18.00
Every fellowship starts with the one! The focus point of planting one tree to unite all faiths will grow stronger day by day, and will be our symbol of hope and unity. Reminders, food and discussions will be the aims of the day, bringing about interfaith pledges and everlasting friendship.
Mon 16th November
Islam Awareness Week Launch
“Connecting Communities” will be our theme this year. Bringing about change from within, and spreading love and mutual understanding. It’s what’s required and asked of us, at these most crucial times.
PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS YEARS LAUNCH!!
Tuesday 17th November
Mosque Open Day
Venue: Wolseley Road, Sheffield, S8 0ZU
Time: 10.00 - 16.30
Seeing is believing! Come and discover the true meaning of Islam through a series of exhibitions, guided tours, and discussion groups. Held at the new purpose built mosque. With guided tours every 30 minutes and refreshments provided too.
Wednesday 18th November
Venue: Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, S4 7LG
Time: 18.00 - 20.30
Ask the question! A special panel of members with all major faith representatives present, giving their perspective and opinions on the chosen topic of discussion. The underlying aims and objectives would be how to achieve respect, peace and harmony in the community.
Friday 20th November
Connecting Communities: A challenge for the 21st century
Venue: Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, S4 7LG
Time: 18.00 - 20.30
Let our hearts work together! Working spirituality together using friendship and trust, to overcome the challenges that face our community in the 21st century. This will be explored from all faith angles and probable solutions will be found.
For further information contact: enquiries@isb-sheff.org.uk or 07930 313 773
Slough
Sunday 22nd November
Walk 'n' Talk
Venue: Starts at Salt Hill Park
Time: 10.30
Bringing communities together to walk, talk and meet people they would not always get a chance to meet.
Woking
Saturday 21st November
Coffee House conversations - A celebration of diverse faiths in Woking
Venue: Mercia Walk, Woking Town Centre
Time: 14.30pm - 16.00
An opportunity for all ages to meet and talk with different people of different faiths, to listen, learn and share perspectives over a free cup of coffee (or other hot bevereage).
