News, Oldham Interfaith Forum

How People of Faith Help the Needy - a Discussion

Published Dec 23,2016

helping the needy discussion, Jan 2017- flyer

Expert speakers from different religious perspectives will be speaking on the subject of how people of faith help the needy.

Topics will include

Scriptural references
How it works on the ground (Locally, Nationally and Internationally)
What benefits are gained?

There will be opportunities at have an input and ask questions.

Date & day: Wednesday 18th of January 2017
Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm
Venue: The European Islamic Centre
Werneth House 79 Manchester Road
Oldham OL8 4AN

Book a place by telphone or email, or use the form on the top left of the web-page.

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OIF discussion on being a Muslim in Oldham

Published Oct 16,2016

On the 17th Oldham Interfaith held a discussion at the Uppermill Methodist Church on what it mean's to be a Muslim living in Oldham today.

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Oldham Mosques Attend CT Training

Published Oct 11,2016

On October the 12th Members of Oldham Mosque's Council, Imams, Mosque Leaders & Teachers attended a half-day Counter-Terrorism training course at St. Patrick's Presbytery .

CT training of members of Oldham Mosques Council

members of Oldham Mosques Council being given CT training

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Mufti Helal Mahmood attends Eid reception at Buckingham Palace

Published Oct 10,2016

Mufti Helal Mahmood with Sajid Javed MP Secretary of State for Communities at a Eid Reception at Lancaster House Buckingham Palace.

Oldham Festival of Light 2016 - 6th December

Published Oct 07,2016

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This year's Festival of Light will be on 6th December. The FOL celebrates major festivals in the Religious Calendar of Oldham; Christmas, Diwali, Chanukkah and Eid. As always entry will be by ticket only, which will available FREE on request from Oldham Interfaith Forum.

You can register NOW on this website

The Oldham Festival of Light consists of Music, Dance and readings, rounded off with a simple buffet meal.

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Oct. 4th: Discussion, ‘Food A Religious Perspective’ - Primrose Bank Centre

Published Sep 22,2016

Oldham Interfaith Forum would like to invite you to the next 'OPEN' discussion meeting on the subject of Food. Food 'A Religious perspective' is being held on the 4th of October 2016. We will have speakers from Faith communities who share with the audiences, how they adhere to religious practices while choosing food.

Entry to the event is FREE; but to help us with seating arrangements, please book FREE your place by return email.

Date: 4th October 2016

Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm

Venue: Primrose Bank Centre, Magnolia Gardens (Off Chamber Road) Oldham OL8 1HW

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Interfaith Educational Calendar for 2016-2017 now online.

Published Sep 07,2016

The Interfaith calendar for the current educational year is now online

An A2 printed version of the calendar will be available on request at the end of September.

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Oldham Mosques Council raises £4,259 for Dr Kershaws Hospice

Published May 18,2016

Members of Oldham Mosques Council give cheque to Mayor's Appeal — Oldham Mosques Council presents a cheque for £4,259 to Mayor of Oldham Cllr. Ateeque ur Rehman's for Dr Kershaws Hospice as part of the Mayor's appeal.

cheque for £4,259 presented to the Mayor of Oldham — Oldham Mosques Council presents a cheque for £4,259 to Mayor of Oldham Cllr. Ateeque ur Rehman's for Dr Kershaws Hospice as part of the Mayor's appeal.

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