by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 12, 2015 | Blog, Writing Diaries
Here, for a change – after attending and hosting so many iftars – I am enjoying a quiet day at home, just writing and spending time with my wonderful characters. Why are they wonderful? Because I adore them – after all, I gave birth to them. However, they are all...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 9, 2015 | Events & News, Ramadan, Rochester
Last week I attended a Multi-Faith Iftar, hosted by the beautiful Golden Mosque in Rochdale. It was lovely travelling together with my fellow members (Jonny, Grange, and Shashi) of the Faith Network 4 Manchester. We represented four faiths in one car; Hindu,...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 8, 2015 | Events & News, Manchester, Srebenica Memorial
We watched a moving video describing the death of over 8000 young boys and men, and the pain of the mothers and wives left behind. IMG_9635IMG_9639 REMEMBERING SREBRENICA Civic Remembrance Service In Commemoration of Srebrenica Memorial Day Monday 6th July...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 8, 2015 | Events & News, Manchester, Srebenica Memorial
I attended a moving Civic Remembrance Service in Commemoration of Srebrenica Memorial Day at Manchester Cathedral. All around the UK there are many of these ceremonies this week, and I will attend another one at the British Muslim Heritage Centre on July 9th. The...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jun 23, 2015 | Events & News
On Sunday 21st June, Faith Network for Manchester (FN4M) and the Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester hosted a multi-faith Iftar at the Manchester Multifaith Centre on Thompson Street in Manchester’s city centre. An Iftar is the meal eaten at the end of a...
by Qaisra Shahraz | May 27, 2015 | Brussels, Events & News, Travels
The Muslim Jewish Forum executive group visited the Jewish Museum of Belgium this morning, joined by Afzal Khan MEP and former founder of the forum. The Museum permanently exhibits documents, art, and books relating to the Jewish religion and its traditions throughout...
by Qaisra Shahraz | May 27, 2015 | Brussels, Events & News, Tours, Travels
Brussels’ Grande Mosque is indeed grande! The Great Mosque of Brussels is the oldest mosque in the city, and is also the seat of the Islamic and Cultural Centre of Belgium. The original building was built in an Arabic style to form the Oriental Pavilion of the...
by Qaisra Shahraz | May 27, 2015 | Brussels, Events & News, Travels
Today I was out sightseeing with my Muslim and Jewish friends. Later, I had a wonderful dinner with Samia and Walter Ruby. American-Jewish, Walter is an eminent man in Brussels, and is Director of the Muslim-Jewish program for Foundation for Ethnic...
by Qaisra Shahraz | May 26, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Previous events, Travels
His Excellency Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi will host a literary evening with Qaisra Shahraz at Pakistan House, Brussels, Belgium, May 27, 2015, 7pm. Qaisra Shahraz is an accomplished novelist, scriptwriter and educationalist. Director of Asia Pacific...
by Qaisra Shahraz | May 24, 2015 | Books, Events & News, JLF Southbank, The Holy Woman
Happy memories of the JLF at Southbank. I thoroughly enjoyed my session on Sunday morning, listening to fellow panellists, hearing their poetry, and a discussion on the difference between Hindustani and Urdu, which led to my input on the importance of...
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