Exhibits taking shape at Al-Khoei Mosque

An exhibit showcasing existing or historic stained glass windows in the Mosque.  Two images on the right show the artist working on the new window, inscribed with Allah, that replaced the Synagogue's six pointed Star of David.

An exhibit of heritage stories.  Young people asked their parents about their relationship with the mosque and their first impressions.  

Learning about the Al-Khoei logo

Students at Al Sadiq school were interested to find out that the Al Khoei logo had been specifically designed for the Foundation.  They decided to reproduce a large version of the logo and explain the different components in English and Arabic beneath the image, so that members of their community could also share in the learning.  

Here the students speak about the white book, the yellow sun and its rays and the blue arch, the 'Mihrab'.

Meeting the Minister . . .

Reverend Maggie Hindley, Minister of the United Reform Church - St Andrews, Brondesbury Park - and some very large marshmallow hot chocolates. Thank you Maggie!    

In the coming weeks, we will begin to work together to gather the stories from St Andrew's congregation, a congregation with mostly African roots.

Maggie is also Director of The London Inter Faith Centre, our partner on this project.

Exhibits in progress at Al-Khoei Foundation

Students at Al Sadiq and Al Zahara Schools have been busy during the holidays creating models of the Mosque, reflecting on their first or best experiences of the Mosque and finding out about its history.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple

All wrapped up: the Temple facade under restoration in preparation for the Jubilee celebrations in July, while inside the carpets are being replaced and the ceilings repainted and gilded in between daily worship. 

Visting the Al-Khoei Foundation School

Spent the morning with students at Al Sadiq and Al Zahra Schools.  First a quick visit to primary pupils, seated in rows and behaving like angels with cheeky eyes.  Next was a meeting with the boys, three curious lads  - What did I think of the Shia community so far? What's St Ethelburga's?  Can we visit? Will I be learning about them too?  And then the girls; artists and interviewers touching on questions they can ask the women elders about the transformation of the Mosque.  What a wonderful group of bright and curious students!

A leader in the community

Mrs Aliya Azam - our dynamic leading partner at Al Khoei.