RR participated in a vigil and solidarity gathering organised by City of Sanctuary Manchester on 24 April. This vigil was in memory of the children, women and men who died in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach safety in Europe.
The vigil ended with a moment of silence for those horrific deaths.
RR attended the election hustings for Manchester Withington area at BMHS on Sunday 19/04/2015. The event was attended by the Liberal Democrat candidate John Leech , the Labour candidate Jeff Smith, the Conservative candidate Robert Manning and the Green candidate Lucy Bannister.
RR met with reporter Helen Pidd on 13 April. We discussed the media's reporting of the situation in Syria, emphasising that it remains a struggle of a people for freedom and dignity. We promised to invite Helen to our future events and to have her try some Syrian food!
RR participated in a candle light vigil hosted by the Muslim Association of Britain in Picadilly Gardens in memory of Sheikh Abdul Hadi Arwani who was murdered in London on 7 April 2015. We sent our condolences to family and friends and called for a speedy investigation as well as the delivery of justice.
RR attended Islam in Britain Conference on 3 April which explored key issues within the Muslim community, the importance of the General Elections and the future of Muslims in Britain.
This conference was organised by MEND and the key speakers were: Sheikh Yasir Qadhi, Abu Eesa Niamatullah, Sheikh Zahir Mahmood and Sufyan Ismail.
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