Interfaith Iftar on Building Community Trust

Open to Everyone
Free to Attend

Imam Mohammed Asad

Imam, Birmingham Central Mosque

Jill Appleton

National Director, The Feast Youth Project

Prof Adam Tickell

Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham

Revd Bernard Longley

Archbishop of Birmingham

A special Iftar at the Birmingham City Council Banqueting Suite, bringing together faith leaders, public officials, and community partners in a shared space of dialogue and connection. The evening was centred around the theme “Building Community Trust”, encouraging open and meaningful conversations that highlighted the importance of mutual understanding across different communities.

The event featured a series of inspiring contributions from speakers including Prof Adam Tickell, Imam Mohammed Asad MBE, Archbishop Bernard Longley, Bishop Michael Volland, Jill Appleton, Nasar Iqbal, and Thomas Joyce. Each speaker offered valuable reflections on trust, collaboration, and the role of community relationships in fostering social cohesion.

The gathering served as a platform for exchange and reflection, strengthening relationships between organisations and individuals committed to building more connected and resilient communities across Birmingham and beyond.