On 10 September, Stephen co-hosted an event in Parliament with Uma Kumaran, MP for Stratford and Bow, to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the work of the Minhaj Foundation, a humanitarian aid organisation.
The Minhaj Foundation was founded in 1989 in Manchester. They work in communities throughout the world to support education and healthcare, and support emergency relief efforts and interfaith dialogue.
The event celebrated the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal. It included contributions from Stephen, Uma Kumaran, the Minister for Faith The Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley, Unmesh Desai, Assembly Member for City and East, and Martin Weightman, the director of All Faiths Network.
“During the pandemic, it was clear just how much our communities depended on the support from places of worship and faith-based organisations,” Stephen said. “I saw the excellent work that the Minhaj Foundation did then. I am pleased to welcome them to Parliament and co-host their event with Uma.”