UPDATE: Hidayah LGBTQI will be boycotting Manchester Pride with immediate effect, as the organisers of Manchester Pride have not suspended all sponsorships with organisations supporting the apartheid of the Palestinian people. We have co-signed an open letter to this effect by No Pride in Genocide MCR, a queer collective based in Manchester, and we fully support and second their demands to Manchester Pride.
We will still be holding a lunch on the day to serve our queer Muslim community in Manchester, and centre and celebrate our Hidayah family.
Most importantly: whether or not we're marching, we know that every event we hold, we remind LGBTQ Muslims that we’re here, we’re queer, and we’re not going anywhere.
So get your busy Hidayah honeybee on, sign up, and we’ll see you there!
About Hidayah:
Hidayah supports and promotes the welfare of LGBTQIA+ Muslims through social justice and education. While secular, our activities cater specifically to LGBTQIA+ Muslims, ensuring our voices are heard.
We welcome practising and non-practising Muslims, along with friends, families, and allies, at our events. To make our events inclusive, we can waive ticket costs for LGBTQI Muslims facing financial difficulty. Please email events@hidayahlgbt.co.uk for assistance.
Our priority is the wellbeing of our volunteers, board members, and service users. Hidayah reserves the right to refuse or refund tickets for safeguarding reasons, a decision made with careful consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Hidayah member to attend the event?
Yes, you must be a member to attend any of our events. Sign up via the Yoti app on our website. If you have concerns about ID verification, contact membership@hidayahlgbt.co.uk and you can discuss alternatives, insha Allah.
Is there a cost to become a Hidayah member?
No, you can attend events by signing up for our free membership tiers: As-Shams for queer Muslims and al-Halif for allies. Paid tiers with additional perks are also available. Learn more at our membership page.
Where is the event located?
The event is in central Manchester. We will send the address a few days before the event for security reasons. Please do not share the address with anyone.
I have specific dietary requirements. Can you accommodate this?
For sure. Please specify your dietary needs when you sign up.
Can I opt out of being photographed at the event?
If you are at the counterprotest, we recommend wearing a mask to avoid external photography. For the lunch, we can provide a sticker to ensure you are not photographed.
Can allies attend the event?
Yes, allies are welcome. Ticket prices are tiered to reflect the community we serve.
I'm not sure about my gender identity/sexuality, or I'm not a very practising Muslim. Can I attend?
We don't gatekeep when it comes to being queer or being Muslim. Whatever level you practise Islam and are LGBTQ is fine with us; if you identify as such, that's enough for us.
I am a queer Muslim on benefits/unemployed/in financial difficulty. Would you be able to cover my ticket?
Yes! We know that times are tough, so if you're a queer Muslim in financial difficulty, email events@hidayahlgbt.co.uk with your name, dietary requirements and photo consent. Sign up for free membership at our membership page.