@MACFESTUK 🎨 MUSLIM ARTS AWARDS – OPEN CALL ✨ Showcase your creativity and be part of a powerful celebration of art, culture, and identity in partnership @SalfordUni - Deadline: 15th June 26 🔗 Apply now: macfest.org.uk/arts-awards @QaisraShahraz @mwartfoundation – at Manchester, England

What a beautiful evening in Peel Park Salford @MACFESTUK team took part in the filming of Salford Everywhere: A City Gathering, celebrating Salford’s people, heritage and identity through the power of film @QaisraShahraz @SalfordUni @SalfordCouncil @SalfordMuseum @salford_mayor

A big thank you to our partners at @manchesterhigh for joining @MACFESTUK and bringing students together to celebrate their cultures and heritage! We truly value the role you play in building a more inclusive community where everyone feels valued and respected. @QaisraShahraz – at Manchester, England

Qaisra Shahraz MBE literary event with Chorlton Book Festival. A Memorable Evening with Qaisra Shahraz at Chorlton Book Festival. Chorlton Book Festival hosted a wonderful evening with the multi-talented, prize-winning author,cultural champion, and activist Qaisra Shahraz.

@MACFESTUK Muslim Arts Awards 2026 at @SalfordUni - our judging panel is now carefully viewing the physical artworks submitted by talented Muslim artists from across the UK. Book the preview exhibition: eventbrite.co.uk/e/preview-m… @mwartfoundation @QaisraShahraz @ArtistsMuslim – at Berrechid, Royaume du Maroc

An Evening with Acclaimed Author and Campaigner Qaisra Shahraz. Wednesday, September 23, 6 PM - 7:30 PM Chorlton Book Festival presents: Spend an evening with the multi-talented author and campaigner, Qaisra Shahraz. She is the Founder, Curator and Executive Director of MACFEST.

Huge congratulations to all students who passed their GCSEs and A-Levels this year! We are also incredibly proud of all the young people who took part in the @MACFESTUK Youth Panel and shared their creativity and voices with us. @QaisraShahraz @Levenshulmehigh @WRSixthForm – at Manchester, England

This year, our final @MACFESTUK Heritage Tour took us to the historic Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this memorable Tour. Thank you brother Mumin for the guided tour and the hospitality. @Qaisrashahraz @quilliamsociety – at Manchester, England

@MACFESTUK | @QaisraShahraz at @iubedu #Bangladesh 🇧🇩📚 joined an inspiring academic session at IUB’s Department of English and Modern Languages. Sharing insights on literature, women’s voices, storytelling and cultural exchange. #IUB #CulturalExchange #BuildingBridges – at Manchester, England

Celebrating Women & Building Bridges Through Literature & the Arts On 9 Aug , ULAB Department of English & Humanities #bangladesh hosted @QaisraShahraz for an inspiring seminar on women’s voices, creativity & resilience. Thank you, for this meaningful exchange! – at Manchester, England

@MACFESTUK tour to the historic @MosqueAbdullah Islamic Centre #liverpool Join us for a guided tour of the first registered mosque in the UK, established in 1889 by Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam. Sat 15 Aug - 12–2pm | Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-… @AQ_Society @QaisraShahraz – at Manchester, England

@MACFESTUK Abroad | Dhaka, #Bangladesh 🇧🇩 at @myewubd @QaisraShahraz spoke about literature, cultural dialogue and empowering women. From #Manchester to #Dhaka, we build bridges through arts, culture & storytelling. Thank you, East West University, for this inspiring exchange! – at Manchester, England

MACFEST participated in the FOSIS Annual Conference and Exhibition at the British Muslim Heritage Centre, held alongside the UK's largest gathering of Muslim student leaders. The conference welcomed around 200 attendees from universities across all seven regions of the UK.

Join us for Muslim Artists' Network: The Creative Forum as part of the @MACFESTUK 7:00 PM 💻 Online - book here eventbrite.co.uk/e/muslim-ar… @samirmmalik - @QaisraShahraz #CreativeForum #Arts #Culture #Creativity #Community – at Stockport, England

Yesterday marked our final @MACFESTUK workshop of the year – a fantastic Mosaic Art Workshop led by the talented @zareenabano7 at @WiganLibraries It was a wonderful day filled with creativity, imagination and community spirit. @QaisraShahraz #CommunityEngagement @WiganCouncil – at Manchester, England

Join a Conversation with Novelist @dabujaber on Sun, 26 July 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT+1) Online Event - BOOK HERE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-convers… We will explore the powerful role of literature in navigating identity, memory and cultural belonging. @marylynnbracht @QaisraShahraz – at Manchester, England

Our last workshop this year! TOMORROW — SOLD OUT! ✨🎨 We are delighted to announce that tomorrow’s Art of Mosaics Workshop with Zareena Bano at Wigan Library, Life Centre We can’t wait to welcome everyone! @QaisraShahraz @WiganCouncil @WiganLibraries – at Manchester, England

Feversham Girls Academy was delighted to welcome the MACFEST team for a vibrant celebration of creativity as part of the MACFEST 2026 Festival.The event showcased the remarkable talents of the students. @FevershamA @QaisraShahraz

MACFEST organised an evening at Octagon Bolton, where Director Kash Arshad and Designer Rachana Jadhav shared their exciting design plans for the upcoming production of East Is East. The event featured a facilitated Q&A with Kash and Rachana. @octagontheatre @QaisraShahraz

Join renowned poet and filmmaker Prof @AskAkbar for a fascinating online talk exploring Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān by the great Andalusian philosopher and novelist Ibn Tufail. Sun,12 July 2:00 PM Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-12th-ce… @QaisraShahraz @darrylmorris @MACFESTUK – at Manchester, England

Tomorrow - Join Silk Painting Workshop with @ayshayilmaz in #Bolton @QaisraShahraz @MACFESTUK @BoltonAsianMigr @boltoncouncil @LibrariesB79807 Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/silk-pain… – at Manchester, England