British Muslims are launching their first ever pride festival at a time when the community is ‘under attack more than ever’. European charity Imaan, which supports LGBTQI+ Muslims, is currently crowdfunding to have the first ever LGBTQI+ Muslim pride event held in London.
The festival hopes to celebrate what it means to be LGTBQI and Muslim and how they do ‘not have to choose’ between both identities. LGBTQI charity Imaan is putting on the event to mark the 20 years it’s spent supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans Muslims.
Imaan Fest, aims to provide a safe-space for LGBTQI+ Muslims who are often subjected to prejudice and even hate crimes.
"Often LGBTQI Muslims are caught in the middle of Islamophobia and homophobia, so we want to provide a safe and inclusive space where people feel like they do not have to choose between identities and that they can be LGBTQI and Muslim without pressure from those who say otherwise,“ said an Imaan spokesperson.
The festival is planned for Spring 2020
