Over 300 women from across the UK will be coming together this weekend (6th – 8th May) for an event, which is the first of its kind in Bradford, to discuss and explore the role of Muslim Women: Past, Present and Future.
The Daughters of Eve jointly organised by the Bradford Muslim Women’s Council (BMWC) and the Islamic Society of Britain (IBIS) aims to bring together Muslim Women to share their knowledge and debate critical issues affecting Muslim women across UK.
The two-day event will feature a host of guest speakers, panel discussions, creative performances from local theatre company, Arakan Creative and the internationally acclaimed Lebanese music composer and opera singer, Hiba Al Kawas.
Bana Gora, Chair of BMWC said: Muslims are the second largest faith-based community in the UK. In the current environment where the Muslim community is facing numerous challenges, we have visions of a society where Muslim women have a strong and effective voice. Our aim is to listen and intelligently formulate ideas through meaningful open and respectful dialogue.”
Wahida Shaffi, Director of BMWC says: “as we enter the second decade of the 21st century while Muslim women have achieved positions of influence, there is still a considerable way to go in recognising the importance of Muslim women within British society. The establishment of the BMWC is a pioneering Bradford initiative that seeks to create an inclusive basis for strengthening the vice and influence of Muslim women across the UK.”
The event will be held at Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Bingley.
