Hajj and the Feast of Sacrifice (Eid Al Adha)
Eid Al Adha by Mohamed Omer, Muslim representative & Chair of Redbridge Faith Forum Every year, Muslims young and old, rich and poor, kings and peasants from all over the world take part in the largest gathering on Earth; the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj is a religious obligation that every Muslim must fulfil, if…
Read MoreFaith Festivals… Shavoth 1st June
Shavoth by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum This is the festival of Shavoth This is a harvest festival. It is customary to forego meat and during this time. Instead milk related dishes are served. Angela has been a Jewish representative on our Board of Trustees since 2014 and is a long term…
Read MoreRFF ANNUAL WALK OF PEACE – Sunday 1st June 2025
Our Annual Walk of Peace Each year Redbridge Faith Forum arranges an Interfaith Walk of Peace through Ilford. Our annual Multi-faith Walk of Peace is a gentle stroll through central Ilford and some of the many places of worship to be found there. Our Walk of Peace brings together people from the many diverse faith communities in…
Read MoreTOURS OF PLACES OF WORSHIP IN REDBRIDGE: REDBRIDGE BUDDHIST VIHARA, Thursday 22nd May 2025-
VENUE:- REDBRIDGE BUDDHIST VIHARA, 9 Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HP DATE:- THURSDAY 22nd MAY 2025 Redbridge Faith Forum Visit to Buddhist Vihara – May 22nd, 2025 On May 22nd, 2025, over 40 participants joined the Redbridge Faith Forum’s second visit in a series exploring Places of Worship. This visit took place…
Read MoreVESAK – 12th May 2025
VESAK is a religious and cultural festival celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. It is celebrated in the day of full moon in the month of May with utmost devotion. This day holds great importance for Buddhists as the day is marked important events that took place in the life of Buddha on this…
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