A creative workshop exploring the theme “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?” through risograph printing. Facilitated by artist Alaa Alsaraji, this session invites participants to reflect on personal and collective... FULL DETAILS +
Kick off Islamophobia Awareness Month with an evening of laughter and reflection! Mic’d Up Muslims: Flip the Script Edition features five of the UK’s funniest Muslim comedians — Salman Malik, Farhan Solo, Adam... FULL DETAILS +
A relaxed and creative coffee morning exploring the theme “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?” through collage and poster making. Facilitated by artist Alaa Alsaraji, this workshop invites participants to... FULL DETAILS +
Led by historian AbdulMaalik Tailor, founder of Halal Tourism Britain and the UK’s first professionally qualified Muslim tour guide, this interactive workshop explores the Muslim heritage of Newham. Participants are... FULL DETAILS +
An enchanting afternoon of storytelling with the award-winning Khayaal Theatre Company, pioneers in exploring Muslim heritage through the performing arts. They bring to life timeless tales of wisdom, courage, and... FULL DETAILS +
The Full English is a creative exploration of the evolving food cultures within the British Muslim community, with a particular focus on the iconic Full English breakfast. Once rarely available... FULL DETAILS +
A special guided walkthrough of the new V&A East Storehouse. The tour will spotlight exquisite mosaics from the Mamluk era and striking tiles from Damascus and Bukhara, offering insights into... FULL DETAILS +
Join us for the launch of a powerful community exhibition led by artist Alaa Alsaraji, showcasing collaborative artworks created during a series of workshops held throughout the month. The exhibition... FULL DETAILS +
An open and welcoming event bringing together the community for conversation, reflection, and solidarity in response to rising Islamophobia and broader social tensions affecting diverse communities. This gathering will offer... FULL DETAILS +
Newham Community Cinema presents a special screening of Sudan, Remember Us. They are young Sudanese yearning for freedom. Their revolution is poetic, driven by the power of words. The film... FULL DETAILS +
A second interactive session with historian AbdulMaalik Tailor, inviting participants to share memories, photographs, and stories of Newham’s Muslim community. The workshop will continue building the digital archive of local... FULL DETAILS +
View art work that was created in response to Newham's Islamophobia Awareness Month programme of events in 2022.