Join us on Saturday 31st May 2025 for our Eid Festival & Bazaar alongside our Hajj exhibition in our Islamic Arts Gallery and across Moseley Community Hub (in the same building). You'll have the chance to visit our popular new exhibition Fabric of Faith: The Arts & Textiles of the Hajj. There will be a full programme of talks plus drop-in and pre-booked activities and creative workshops all day suitable for children, adults and families. We will also have an Eid Bazaar with selected artisan stalls selling artworks and luxury stationery, alongside quality lifestyle, food and drinks stalls - all selected to create an enhanced experience. On top of all this we will have a special sale and auction of selected artworks and donated historic objects to raise funds for our gallery. There will also be professional networking opportunities for creatives from across the Midlands.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Eid while learning about its history and significance, a chance to connect the community, and explore the spiritual and artistic heritage of the Hajj.
THE EXHIBITION - FABRIC OF FAITH: THE ARTS & TEXTILES OF THE HAJJ
If you haven't already visited this popular exhibition that is receiving visitors from across the country, you will not want to miss this! The exhibition explores how the annual pilgrimage of Hajj has inspired pilgrims, artists and art over the centuries through historic artworks, textiles including the kiswa of the Ka'ba and a kiswa from the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), ephemera, and the memorabilia of pilgrims. Supported by the generosity of the Al Tajir Trust.
THE PROGRAMME:
Further events are being added as the times become confirmed. The final programme will be released a week before the event. Some of the confirmed events and workshops so far include (for paid events that must be booked in advance, click on the event link) :
Hourly story session (on the hour, from 1pm - 5pm): 'The Mahmal & the Great Hajj Caravan', in the MIAH Gallery - free drop-in with exhibition ticket (suitable for 5-8 years; no need to book, but limited spaces).
Islamic Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Bazaar (free entry)
1 pm - 6 pm : Drop-in Islamic arts activity table (free with registered ticket - available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Islamic Art Auction and Sale (free entry, times tbc)
9:30am - 1pm: Arts of the Book: Rumi Motifs (limited spaces - must be booked in advance)
12:30pm - 1pm and : Curator's Talk on the exhibition: Fabric of Faith: The Arts and Textiles of the Hajj.
1pm- 2pm: Storytime Club: Rebuilding the Ka'ba
2pm - 4pm: Qibla Tile Workshop (decorate-your-own ceramic tile - must br booked in advance)
12:30 pm - 2 pm: Professional Networking in collaboration with Emerald Network, with light refreshments (must be booked in advance - booking details available soon)
TICKETS:
Please register your interest for free below.
We are committed to making Islamic art and heritage accessible to everyone so we allow up to two free tickets for those on low income only. However, we rely on the generosity of our visitors to continue our work. We urgently need to raise £12,000 to stay open for another year, and we strongly encourage everyone who books to consider making a donation—£4 per person or £12 per family is suggested, but any amount is deeply appreciated.
For more details about the exhibition and upcoming events, visit MIAH Foundation| Fabric of Faith: The Art and Textile of the Hajj.
NOTE FOR EID BAZAAR VENDORS
We expect a minimum footfall of 350–450 visitors, and are offering a limited number of arts, lifestyle, food, and drink stalls. To ensure variety and fair opportunity, only a few of each category will be selected. Food vendors must be registered and have valid hygiene certificates.
If you're interested in taking part, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM.
Deadline to register your interest: 12pm Sunday 18th May.