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'MACFEST: The power of community over isolation. Now entering its fourth year, MACFEST is a celebration of Muslim art and culture that brings together faith and non-faith communities in Greater Manchester and beyond.'
'MACFest is an annual celebration of the many aspects of culture within the Muslim diaspora. It’s open to everyone – regardless of denomination'
COVERING #MACFESTUK2020 WITH TEZ ILYAS!
'How one woman's mission to end divisions after Manchester terror attack became a celebration of community'
"MACFEST celebrates the diversity and richness of Muslim heritage in our country."
'Top Five: Creative and Literary Events at MACFest 2020'
'The festival was originally established in the wake of the Manchester Arena attacks in order to bring people of all faiths and ethnicities together'
'Sir Warren Smith KCVO KStJ JP - Appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester appreciated the work done by the MACFEST team.'
“When I first met Qaisra I was taken aback with her warmth and generosity...”
"The festival is intended to bring Muslim and non-Muslim communities together – and in this spirit, everybody is welcome."
Podcast coverage: "city-wide family fun with MACFest 2020"
"Christina Longden was asked along in order to read – for the first time – from ‘Imagining Robert'"
'I was scared, I had to leave, there was no option': Refugees share stories of war at MACFEST
'MACFEST (Muslim Arts & Culture Festival) presents a musical bonanza with Al Firdaus Ensemble from Spain & Persia and Turkish sufi music with Gulcin Bulut & Sahba Ensemble'
'The internationally renowned Al Firdaus and UK Sahba Ensembles at the Lowry.'
'If the word ‘MACFEST’ conjures thoughts of tribute bands to former Beatles, or feasts of self-indulgence celebrating a certain world-dominating burger chain, think again.'
'We are proud to partner with The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) to bring you a great line up of local artists and performers in this cultural event.'
‘What do they know of England who only England Know?’ - Rudyard Kipling
'Well-known authors participated in celebrating the diversity and richness of Muslim heritage'
'A poet and philosopher whose influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions worldwide.'
'Staff, students and parents/carers of the Academy have had a wonderful experience of participating in MACFEST for the first time this year.'
'MACFEST – Muslim Arts & Culture Festival'
'Year 11 student Mehak won a design competition as part of the annual Muslim Arts and Culture Festival in Manchester.'
'MACFEST is equally pleased to host the popular Manchester-based Turkish and Persian group of musicians and singers'
'The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is proud to be a partner Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) in Manchester City, UK.'
'An inclusive Muslim Arts and Culture Festival celebrating #heritage and #diversity. Indonesian Islamic Society in Manchester (KARISMA) is one of the participants.'
' OM Yass Al-Hassani (MGS 1991-98), who spoke about the contributions to the development of the modern world by Muslim, Chinese and Indian civilisations during 700-1700CE.'
'Bh. dopunska škola iz Manchestera na festivalu muslimanske umjetnosti i kulture'
'A new city-wide festival celebrating Muslim arts and culture is coming to Manchester'
'MACFEST 2018 – across Manchester'
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A vibrant launch party for MACFEST'
'Muslim-led arts initiatives tackling Islamophobia, promoting interfaith harmony among UK children'
'MACFEST 2018'
'MACFEST'
MACFEST (Muslim Art & Culture Festival) event at Levenshulme High School.
Interview with Qaisra Shahraz
'MACFEST: The Art, Culture, and Science of Islamic Civilisations'
‘Spread honey, not hate: New UK multi-arts Muslim festival wants to engage segregated communities'
'Celebrate Turkish and Ottoman Muslim culture at Manchester’s new MACFEST'
'Manchester Becomes the Host of the 2018 Islamic Arts and Culture Festival'
'A 10 day Muslim Art and Cultural festival offering 50 events across the City'
'The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival which is “Spreading Honey Not Hate”
'The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival which is “Spreading Honey Not Hate"
'UK: Muslim-led arts initiatives tackle “Islamophobia,” promote “interfaith harmony” among children'
'Unite Muslims and Non-Muslims, Qaisra Shahraz Holds the MACFEST Festival'
'Muslim Culture Festival'
'Muslim arts and culture festival welcomes 3000 visitors'
'Award for the Bosnian Alternative School Manchester'
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