Interfaith Week in Barking & Dagenham 2024

Join us as we mark Interfaith Week 2024, which runs from 10 – 17 November. Together we will celebrate the positive contribution different faiths bring to our local community, increase our understanding of religious beliefs, as well as recognise all the good things we have in common.


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Interfaith flag raising event

Outside Barking Town Hall, Monday 11 November from 12:30pm.

Come along to our special flag raising event to mark the week, with speeches from our Deputy Leader councillor Saima Ashraf, Reverand Adams (TBC) and Iman Faizan from Al Madina Mosque and performances from Gascoigne Primary School.

Faith venue open days

Drop into faith venue open days throughout the week. Faith venues are usually open spaces, with an open-door policy and accept visitors throughout the year. However, the following venues are opening their doors on specific days during Interfaith Week to encourage people to visit and learn more about their faith building:

Open Day Venue Days/Times
Al Madina Mosque, Barking

Monday 11 November, 10am to 4pm

Saturday 16 November, 10am to 4pm
St Margarets Church, Barking  
Barking Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Barking

Tuesday 12 November to Wednesday 13 November, 11am to 2pm. 

Please call ahead of your visit to ensure a member of the committee can assist you on 0208 594 3940.