The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester
Established to develop the cultural and social ties between the Muslim and Jewish communities of Greater Manchester

Forum annual picnic in St Mary's Park

10 August 2025

On Sunday 10 August, we held our annual picnic in St Mary's Park in Prestwich. This brought together people from different faiths and cultures in an informal setting. We have has held a picnic every year since our inception 20 years ago except when the pandemic prevented it.

Those attending came from all over Greater Manchester including Bury, Rusholme and Whalley Range. The sun shone throughout on one of the warmest days this year in Prestwich. There was a warm friendly atmosphere all afternoon and there was plenty of food to share. People made new friends and were re-acquainted with old ones.

The picnic was organised by our Co-Chairs, Mohammed Amin and Cllr Heather Fletcher who is the current ceremonial Mayor of the City of Salford. Cllr Fletcher welcomed all the guests.

Robert Kanter who is Jewish said:

“It was a pleasure to gather in the sunshine on Sunday to share food and continue to develop meaningful relationships with other Jews and Muslims. In these challenging times dialogue and human solidarity is all important.”

Tahara Amin who is Muslim said:

“It was a beautiful day in the park for our picnic, sharing and eating food together. I met some new people and caught up with old friends.”

The group photo below shows some of those who attended.

1. Cllr Heather Fletcher is in the front row wearing a dark T-shirt and dark glasses.
2. Mohammed Amin is to her left, wearing a jacket and sun hat.
3. Tahara Amin is seated wearing a sun hat and dark glasses.
4. Robert Kanter is in the row behind her, wearing a brown T-shirt.

The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester
Established to develop the cultural and social ties between the Muslim and Jewish Communities of Greater Manchester