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Faith Festivals… Purim 02/03 March 2026
What Purim means to me… by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum The festival of Purim falls in March this year. It is to celebrate the survival of the Jewish people in Persia. Queen Esther, wife of the King, Ahasuhearus, petitioned the King to protect his Jewish subjects. The Chief Minister, Haman,…
Read MoreFaith Festivals… Ramadan Eve 18th/19th Feb 2026
What Ramadan means to me… by Mohamed Omer, Muslim representative & Chair of Redbridge Faith Forum Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Muslims believe that it is during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muslims see this month…
Read MoreFaith Festivals… Tu B’Shevat – 2nd Feb 2026
What means to me… by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum The festival of Tu B’Shevat falls in February. Tu B’Shevat This is the new year for trees and in the Holy Land very many trees are planted. School children are encouraged to take part in tree planting ceremonies. This is an…
Read MoreFaith Festivals… Chanukah
Chanukah … by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum This year, Chanukah starts 4th December and ends 12th December 2025. This festival notes the reclaiming of the Jewish Temple by a group of freedom fighters called the Macabees. When they entered the Temple to light the everlasting light (a feature in many places…
Read More“Community: Together We Serve “Monday 17th November 2025- Daily Reflection – Interfaith Week November 2025
‘Thought of the Day’ – Monday 17th November 2025 Jewish faith by Angela Banner Interfaith Week started on Remembrance Thursday 13th November through to Saturday 15th November. To mark this special week Redbridge Faith Forum trustees and local faith leaders are reflecting on the topic of “Community: Together We Serve”. These reflections are from their respective…
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