INTER FAITH WEEK IN THE CITY

Here's a page from Leicester City Council's news website, published online today:

Inter faith week in the city 

17/11/2011

A WEEK-long series of events celebrating Leicester's religious faiths is taking place. 

Inter Faith Week 2011 takes place from Sunday, November 20, to Saturday, November 26, and involves exhibitions, talks, films and photos showcasing the city's diverse faiths.

The event is being run by Leicester Council of Faiths, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Inter Faith Week's activities are designed to strengthen relations between faiths, to increase awareness of the different religious communities and the contribution they make to the city, and to improve understanding between religious and non-religious people.
Events include an exhibition on Leicester's faith communities, in the east mall of Highcross Leicester, which starts on November 20 and runs daily throughout the event.

For the first time, a faith films festival will take place at Phoenix Square, featuring films including Little Buddha, A Serious Man, Life in a Day, My Name is Khan and Lourdes.

The Leicester People's Photographic Gallery, housed in the former library in Belvoir Street, will feature an exhibition of images showcasing holy places and sacred sites chosen by the Council of Faiths.

Throughout the week there will also be talks shedding light on different faiths, including Baha'ism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Humanism, Jainism, Judaism, Islam, Paganism and Sikhism.

Leicester assistant city mayor responsible for health and community involvement, Cllr Manjula Sood, also chairs the Council of Faiths.
She said: "Leicester has a diverse range of faiths, and this is a wonderful opportunity for people to find out more about this fascinating subject.

"Learning more about the beliefs of others is a key part of increasing understanding between people of all faiths, which in turn benefits relationships in communities across the city.

"I am delighted that this event is taking place in Leicester, marking the Council of Faiths' 25th anniversary and celebrating all the good work which has been done."

Further information on Inter Faith Week events is available from the Council of Faiths offices at Pilgrim House, Bishop Street, Leicester, on 0116 254 6868.