1-30 November

Islamophobia Awareness Month takes place annually to celebrate the positive contributions of Muslims to British society and raise awareness of Islamophobia.

What's on in 2025

2025 Event
Wednesday 5 November, 6.30-9pm
Rabbits Road Press

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 +

2025 Event
Thursday 6 November, 6.30-8.45pm
Old Town Hall Stratford

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 +

2025 Event
Friday 7 November, 12-1.30pm
The Gate Library

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 +

2025 Event
Saturday 8 November, 11-4pm
Stratford Library

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 +

2025 Event
Saturday 15 November, 2-3pm
Stratford Library

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 +

2025 Event
Monday 17 - Saturday 22 November
East Ham Library

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 +

2025 Event
Thursday 20 November, 5.30-8pm

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 +

2025 Event
Details to be confirmed

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 +

2025 Event
Details to be confirmed

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 +

2025 Event
Friday 28 November, 4-7.30pm
Stratford Library

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 +

2025 Event
Saturday 29 November, 11-4pm
East Ham Library

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 +

Creative Outputs

View art work that was created in response to Newham's Islamophobia Awareness Month programme of events in 2022.

1-30 November

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