Muslim Diaspora Archives: Our Stories, Our Journeys

Join us for an exciting event celebrating Muslim Diaspora communities with Karen Shannon, CEO of Manchester Histories, for a riveting panel! Hear the migration stories of four Muslim migrants from East Africa. They will share their experiences and how they came to set up their lives in the city of Manchester. Nasrullah Khan Moghal MBE, Former Councillor, Manchester They will talk about their triumphs and challenges in settling into the wonderful city of Manchester. This panel is in partnership with the Manchester Histories. Hosted by: Manchester Histories Chief Guest: Afzal Khan, Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom MACFEST is a ground-breaking, award winning 6 month festival hosted across Greater Manchester, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Stockport celebrating art, literature, music, culture and the heritage of the Muslim diaspora. It offers over 85 events most of which are free! MACFEST aims to bring Muslim and non-Muslim communities together, promote social inclusion and overcome barriers. This great initiative is led by prize-winning author and peace activist Qaisra Shahraz FRSA, recently featured in the prestigious Power 100 list of the most influential Muslims in the UK. Qaisra has dedicated her life to fighting Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination. She is committed to building bridges between communities in the UK and around the world. #SpreadHoneyNotHate Don't miss out on the variety of events happening through the day, book your ticket now!!