Muslims in the North
Until 25 July 2027
Leeds City Museum
Underpinned by research conducted and led by Dr. Maria Hussain, FCABS', Associate Professor in management and organisations at the University of Leeds Business School,the display showcases the trailblazing contributions of Muslims to the North of England in exploring the inspiring stories of figures including Nazir Afzal, OBE, former Chief Crown Prosecutor of north west England and Professor Ghazala Mir, who is chair in Health Equity and Inclusion at the University of Leeds.
Also included is Dr Mumtaz Patel, consultant nephrologist, President of the RCP education and training, Associate Dean PG with NHS England and Mohsin and Zubair Issa, CBE, the joint owners of Leeds-based supermarket Asda and Co-Founders of EG Group.
Maria Hussain said: “The project’s main aim is to showcase the value of cultural diversity and intercultural working within the region.
“I hope to contribute to work towards decolonising civic spaces to become more inclusive and representative of our diverse communities and most importantly, to inspire the next generation in continuing to nurture diverse cultural perspectives required to navigate an increasingly complex world.”
Objects on display include an Islamic headscarf, necklace and a 2022 Commonwealth Games mascot loaned by Nazir Afzal who was a baton bearer when the games were held in Birmingham.
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