The first ever Islamic Crafts Fair in Brighton and Hove

To raise money for the BHMF Arabic Supplementary School

10am-5pm,
Sunday 10th July
Brighton Marina

Stalls include: Islamic arts and crafts, halal food and drink, books,
Middle Eastern clothes, audio cds and tapes, hand made glass ornaments
and much more...

Ten to fifteen thousand visitors are expected, and there has been much interest from local media, Islamic magazines and BBC Southern Counties radio.

There will also be a bouncy castle, balloons and entertainment for
children - something for all the family.

About BHMF

The Brighton and Hove Muslim Forum was formed in 2004 to bring
together the different mosques and university Islamic societies in
Brighton and Hove. Working for the Muslim community, the forum
organises Arabic classes for children, Eid parties, school visits to
the mosque, interfaith work and educational projects, to name but a
few.

About the Arabic Supplementary School

The Arabic Supplementary School is a Saturday school for children aged
5 to 12 that enables children to learn the Arabic language in a safe
and fun environment. Since the school launched in January, demand has
been high, and the school has been a huge success. However, the school
is expensive to run, and the purpose of the craft fair is to raise
money to help cover the costs of the school.

To book a stall, or for more details:

Tel (Sabri): 07867 773723
email: info@bhmf.org.uk

Letter from Omar Deghayes

A letter from Omar Deghayes has been received by BHMF chair Sabri ben Ameur, thanking all the individuals and organisations that have been campaigning on his behalf. Read more at www.save-omar.org.uk

What it means to be a Muslim in Britain today

What it is to be a Muslim in Britain Today

An event organised by the Inter-faith Contact Group (IFCG),
highlighting some of the major problems faced by the Muslim world and
examining possible reasons for fear and/or hostility between Muslims
and non-Muslims in the West.

The talk will take place on Wednesday, 29th June 2005 at Hove Town
Hall, starting at 6.30 pm, and will hopefully be followed by a vigorous
discussion.

There will also be an exhibition and literature available.
For more information, please contact <a
href="mailto:tariq.bhmf@gmail.com">Tariq Jung</a>

Refugee Week

Refugee week begins next Monday, from the 20th to 26th June. It is held every year to 'celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK and to counter negative reports in the media about refugees and asylum seekers.



The ONE event on the 26th of June includes art, workshops and food, and will be held in Hove Town Hall from 12 to 6pm.

BHMF Visits Schools

Members of the Brighton and Hove Muslim Forum have recently been invited to visit local schools to talk about Islam. The visits have proved highly popular with children and teachers, allowing pupils to gain an interactive experience of a different faith, rather than learning about it through books.

The visit begins with a talk, explaining the basics of Islam, and giving the children a chance to ask questions. Objects such as prayer mats and pictures of the Ka'ba are also brought along to show the children.

BHMF have also helped organise visits to the local mosques, allowing the children to see the place of prayer, and showing them the ablution area and how the ritual ablution (wudu) is performed.

Interfaith Art Project Photos

The interfaith art project was a collaboration between Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue, the Muslim Forum and local schools. Jewish, Christian and Muslim children took part to create an artwork representing Peace, Love and Justice.

The finished painting is to be displayed in the new children's wing of the hospital, God willing.