Events Calendar
Why attend a MEND event?
With at least 7,000 anti-Muslim hate crimes a year, systemic discrimination against Muslims in the workplace and relentless media negativity, there has never been a more important time to attend a MEND event and to learn more about tackling Islamophobia. Anti-Muslim hatred affects us all, just like racism and anti-Semitism. MEND unites communities to tackle Islamophobia. Sign up for an event below and learn more about the challenge at hand.
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September 2018
Muslims of Leeds
An event to celebrate the contribution of Muslims to the rich history of Leeds. The event will also be an opportunity to reflect on past and present contributions of muslims to Leeds and also the future for Leeds and what we can do as active citizens to preserve the rich culture of Leeds.
Rejected & Reformed: A Revert’s Tale
Mend Birmingham invite you to a Mending communities event entitled 'Rejected and Reformed: A Revert's Tale' The vulnerability of reverts is very distressing. Difficulties that many reverts share are the loneliness and sadness of having no family support. It causes isolation, no sense of belonging to any community and a lack of security. Islam is the fastest growing religion by reverts, but the rate at which reverts then leave the religion is also very high. As a community we should come together…
October 2018
The Muslim Lifestyle Expo 2018
Our SUPER WEEKEND will be another unmissable MLE event with the great and the good taking part. We’ve got LIVE food demos, modest fashion shows, shopping galore, tons of exhibitors, comedy, and a beauty zone for the ladies. Our Seminars sessions welcome top speakers from around the country. We’ve also got a food court with a ‘delish’ variety of food from ice cream rolls to halal fusion food. And yes, the kids will LOVE the Kids corner. It’s going to be…
Race-ism – A Quranic & Personal Perspective
Join us in an open discussion for Black History Month as we discuss the following topics: What are the challenges of being Black, Muslim and a Woman? Who were the Black role models within the Quran? Why isn’t racism discussed enough amongst Muslims? Refreshments will be provided.
An Ongoing Struggle
Join MEND this October to learn about: The current climate of racism across Europe How our youth is affected The importance of addressing the problem Actions we can take to combat racism Our vision for the future Speakers include: Richard Purdie (From Stand Up to Racism) Abdullah Mohamed (Student Activist)
November 2018
Islamophobia Exhibition Fulwell Cross Library 2017
Billboard exhibition showing positive contributions of British Muslims and Islamophobia.
University of Manchester – Islamophobia Awareness Month Exhibition
Come and join us at our open exhibition for people to view. This exhibition celebrates the positive contributions of British Muslims, and disposes the common myths about British Muslims and highlights the media’s role in perpetuating anti-muslim prejudice. For more information about this event please contact us by emailing [email protected]
A One Day Special – Media Masterclass
Do you want learn about the media? Or how it represents Islam and Muslims? Do you want to know more about media agencies and journalists? Most importantly do you want to be able to make the change you desperately want to see? Then this FREE one day workshop is just for you. Come and learn, be empowered, become an agent for change! Resource packs and refreshments will be provided.
Islam and the evils of racism
EVILS OF RACISM IN ISLAM: By Shaykh Zahir Mahmood Shaykh Zahir Mahmood will explore the prophetic injunctions in regards to racism and discrimination based on ethnicity, economic status, gender, and societal position, based on the verse; “People, We created you all from a single man and a single woman, and made you into races and tribes so that you should recognize one another. In God’s eyes, the most honoured of you are the ones most mindful of Him: God is…
Islamophobia Awareness Exhibition East Ham Library
Come and join us at our open exhibition for people to view. This exhibition celebrates the positive contributions of British Muslims, and disposes the common myths about British Muslims and highlights the media’s role in perpetuating anti-muslim prejudice. For more information about this event please contact us by emailing [email protected]