World’s First Muslim 'Pride In London' Special Guests Have Been Announced
The world’s first Muslim Pride Event in London is happening and special guests have just been announced.
On Saturday, April 11th the LGBT+ charity Imaan and attended will celebrate what it means to be both queer and Muslim.
As ‘Gay Times’ report, US black bisexual Muslim activist and author Blair Imani, queer British-Iraqi writer and filmmaker Amrou Al-Kadhi, and trans activist and star of Channel 4’s Muslim Drag Queens, Asifa Lahore.
“The media has tried to control the narrative about Queer Islamic identities for too long, often thrusting us into a horrific culture war, as if Islam is the mortal enemy of queer identity,” explained Amrou Al-Kadhi.
“ImaanFest, Muslim Pride is the perfect counter-narrative, revelling in the joys of queer Muslim identities, and giving us the chance to make our own space.”
Blair Imani said: “LGBTQIA+ Muslims are as beautiful and naturally occurring as the rainbow that represents us. Allah’s love knows no bounds and we are loved too.”
Asifa Lahore added: “It’s an absolute honour to be involved in ImaanFest and I cannot wait to show the world what the Queer British Muslim community have to offer.
“We have had to fight Islamophobia, Homophobia, Transphobia and Racism to get our voices heard and being part of this celebration is an opportunity to share the message that we are here, we are queer and some of us don’t drink beer!”
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