Capturing the value of our heritage
This year's Our City – Our Faith, Connecting Cultures Open Days are bumper packed with exciting activities and open to everyone at the National Award Winning "Model Mosque" of Britain – Madni Jamia Masjid. We have two days filled with even more Creative, Diverse and Innovative arts and culture, so why not be part of it and share in our local heritage.
Exclusively this year there will be an exhibition of the history of faith communities in Bradford and how they have evolved. We will also be showcasing images of Bradford's diverse mosques as well as a short video produced by talented young people.
Please visit our weblink for further details http://www.icea.org.uk/openday/cco8.pdf
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Exciting Tour Of The Mosque • Engaging Wudu and Prayer Demonstration • Live Call To Prayer • Face Painting • Interactive Exhibition • Henna Tattoos • Free Snacks • Enlightening Art and Arabic Calligraphy • Free Literature • Colorful Video Presentation on Islam • Q & A • BBQ.
All our events are FREE OF CHARGE and are aimed at schools, individuals and the wider community; they have been organised with support from Bradford Council and Education Bradford.
THE EVENING: Tuesday 21st October 6.00pm
REFLECTIONS ON FAITH - Past, Present and Future
Ours City has a wonderful climate, breathtaking landscapes, caring human beings and immense reserves of talent, rooted largely in our cultural diversity. We hope to share personal stories and perspectives; within an open space environment and compare perceptions, ponder implications, and consider new possibilities. There will be opportunities to listen and learn, share best practice, engage in discussions, make connections, network and perhaps most importantly of all – laugh and enjoy mouth watering south Asian cuisine.
Past (history of Bradford in a faith context people/ culture/art/society)
Dean of Bradford Cathedral
The Very Revd David Ison
Present (Life as a Muslim - Reflections on Bradford and the UK)
Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa
Future - (future plans and progress for faith communities in Bradford)
CEO Bradford Council
Tony Reeves
WHAT NEXT?
We have limited places – to reserve your place please complete the enclosed form and return immediately (by email, fax or post); the deadline for bookings is the 12th October. You can also telephone 01274 667986 or Fax: 01274 667986 or complete the booking form and send to openday@icea.org.uk.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Yours sincerely
On Behalf of the Connecting Cultures Team
Madni Jamia Masjid
Date & Time: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2008 9:00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Madni Jamia Masjid, 101 Thornbury Road, Bradford, BD3 8SA
To book a place on this course click the link below for the booking form.
Booking Form
