Join Sufiyan for a Word-Benders poetry workshop!
Queerness and Islam are often understood to be at odds with one another. But the Sufi tradition of love and worship offers us a different perspective. Queer Muslims throughout history have found solace in the poetry of the Sufis. Join us to explore our queer identities through Sufi poetry, and explore the Sufi ethos of love through a queer lens. All welcome!
Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Arrive from: 6pm. As the workshop will take place during Ramadan, please feel free to bring food and arrive from 6pm to break fast with us,
Workshop: 6.30pm-8pm
Location: Queer Circle, Building 4, Design District, 3 Barton Yard, Soames Walk, London SE10 0BN
✨ We will read and reflect on a selection of Sufi poems and poetry by queer Muslim authors.
✨ There'll be time to write in response to prompts and share your work with the group if you want to.
✨ There'll be BSL interpretation.
✨ FREE/£3 to sign up.
✨ This is a relaxed space. Please feel free to bring food/ snacks to eat throughout the session.
Supported by lgbtconsortium