A ground breaking event organised by MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) took place on 13 January at the Eastern Pavilion in Oldham. The event, ‘Challenging Islamophobia – Building Communities’ attracted a capacity crowd of more than 300 people all attending to show their support for community solidarity and local initiatives to tackle Islamophobia.
The event was attended by local councillors, head teachers, solicitors, doctors, professionals and a variety of local interfaith and community organisations. Key dignitaries included Dr Shamim Miah, Father Phil Sumner and Azad Ali, Head of Community Engagement and Development at MEND.