Join us for our monthly Manchester Community Hub event! This inclusive gathering provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ Muslim community in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Regardless of whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or any other variation of the rainbow spectrum, all are warmly welcomed! Come and enjoy a refreshing beverage in this alcohol-free space, share stories, and forge meaningful connections with individuals who understand and celebrate your unique journey.
The Manchester Community Hub offers a safe haven where you can freely express yourself and find encouragement. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and build a stronger local LGBTQIA+ community.
Get together with Hidayah members, engage in conversations, enjoy games, and get creative.
Each social gathering promises a unique experience!
Embrace openness, warmth, and curiosity, but above all, just be your true self.
So grab a ticket below and we can't wait to see you there!
About Hidayah:
Hidayah’s mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQIA+ Muslims. We promote social justice and education about our community. In the process, we counter discrimination, prejudice and injustice. Hidayah is a secular organisation, but its projects and activities are developed specifically for the needs of LGBTQI+ Muslims. Our vision is to ensure our voices are heard and understood.
We are a mix of practising and non-practising Muslims. However, we warmly welcome friends, families and allies to our events.
Please note that Hidayah's first priority is always to safeguard the wellbeing of volunteers, board members and those using our services. With this in mind, Hidayah reserves the right to refuse or refund tickets at its discretion. Any decision to do so is not made lightly and will only ever be on the basis of safeguarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
The signup form asks for a membership number. Do I need to be a Hidayah member to attend the event?
Yes, our new policy asks that anyone wanting to attend a Hidayah event - in person or remotely - first signs up for membership. This is to protect safeguarding and ensure that everyone in attendance is who they say they are. The main way to do this is through an app called Yoti, and you can find all the details on how to sign up on our website. However, if you have concerns about accessibility or the use of ID for verification, please get in touch with our membership team (membership@hidayahlgbt.co.uk) and we can discuss alternatives with you, insha Allah.
Will it cost me anything to become a Hidayah member?
For the purpose of attending an event, no. You can attend an event by signing up for As-Shams, our free tier for queer Muslims, and al-Halif, our free tier for allies. You are, of course, welcome to sign up for our paid tiers, which will give you access to other membership perks. Find out more by going to https://hidayahlgbt.com/membership.
Where is the event happening? I can't see an address.
We will send you the address a couple days before the event. The reason for this is to safeguard our service users. It is in central Manchester and you will receive the full address after you have signed up. Please do not share this to anyone not attending the event.
I have specific dietary requirements. Can you accommodate this?
Absolutely. If you have specific dietary requirements, just make sure you specify it when you sign up!
I don't want any pictures posted online of me from the event. Can I opt out?
Yes, of course! We are keen to ensure this is a safe space for you. Please specify when purchasing your tickets that you would prefer to not have your picture taken. We can provide you with a sticker when you arrive so we know not to photograph you.
I'm not an LGBTQ+ Muslim but I am an ally. Can I still attend?
We warmly welcome allies to our events as we believe your support and solidarity is invaluable.
I'm not sure about my gender identity/sexuality, or I'm not a very practising Muslim. Can I attend?
We don't gatekeep when it comes to being queer or being Muslim. We know there is no one way of being either. Whatever level you practise Islam and are LGBTQ is fine with us; if you identify as such, that's enough for us.