Members of the Oldham Mosques Council and the Interfaith Forum meet Debbie Abrahams MP to raise concerns over the Myanmar People.
OMC and Interfaith Forum express concerns for Myanmar People
Published Sep 13,2017
Oldham Interfaith Forum
Published Sep 13,2017
Members of the Oldham Mosques Council and the Interfaith Forum meet Debbie Abrahams MP to raise concerns over the Myanmar People.
Published Jul 31,2017
Oldham Interfaith Forum visited one of the most beautiful parts of the country walking around the Dove Stone Reservoir in Greenfield, Saddleworth.
While the weather was variable; alternating between rain and sunshine with high winds, and not quite as sunny as the first photograph - taken in July, the scenery was still impressive and the bracing walk was enjoyed by all.
Published Jul 28,2017
The Interfaith Forum visitors were welcomed and information shared about their 50th anniversary. We were pleased to have an opportunity to meet the visiting scholars and appreciate the opportunity to ask questions.
Published Jul 21,2017
Oldham Interfaith Forum Members were among upto 200 of various faiths walking in support of the members of NASFAT Islamic Centre in Newton Heath, Manchester which was recently burnt out by an arson attack. The short walk was from the Mosque to nearby Brookdale park where friday prayers took place.
Published Jul 02,2017
A commorative event Remembering Srebrenica was held on Friday 14th July at Oldham Science Centre, Union Street West Oldham.
Published Apr 25,2017
Oldham Interfaith Forum held a group discussion at St. Paul's Church Oldham.
The discussion was introduced by Roger Gould of Uppermill Methodist and IFF chair and given additional context by Phil Sumner of St. Patrick's who referred to a recent accident taking place close to St. Paul's when 2 young women were hit by a reckless driver and died.
The discussion broadened with contributions from the members of the varied faiths present illustrating each's attitude and aprroch to dealing with death.
Jit Kara spoke on Hinduism, Mufti Helal Mahmood on Islam, Nick Andrews and James read gave Christianity's view.
Published Apr 25,2017
At a well attended Churches Together meeting at Holy Trinity in Dob Cross, Mufti Mahmood Helal told of his experiences of life growing up in Oldham and the path to his calling.
Published Apr 25,2017
The Joint effort started on the suggestion of Akhtar Zahid, a local businessman and Cllr Fida Hussain, the Mayor in 2014/15, the rest is history, as the Mosques Council, this year raised another £4,635 bringing the total for the years to £19,691.
The Mayor of Oldham Cllr Derek Heffernan said “I am thrilled to accept this very generous donation by the Oldham Mosques Council”. The members prove how much our Muslim neighbours are now part of the wonderful diverse community which is Oldham today”. My thanks to the Mosques Council and to the members who have worked so hard to raise this money” he added further.
Qari. Abdul Shakoor, Chairman of Oldham Mosques Council said, “the Muslim Community contributes to the voluntary sector in most aspects of life in the Borough throughout the year including regular clean-up campaigns and contribute their time and money to different charities”.
Muftl. Helal coordinator of Oldham Mosques Council said: “We are pleased that OMC has played a key role in contributing the following amounts in 2014/15 £10,800 for Christies Oldham, £4259.40 for Dr Kershaw’s hospice in 2015/16 and £4635 for Councillor Heffernan’ charities this year - We look forward to working with the incoming Mayor in 2017/18
"The raising of funds for the Mayor of Oldham’s charities has hit a note with our congregations and I’m often asked when the funding activity will start?”
Qari. Abdul Shakoor, Chairman of Oldham Mosques Council