The Welcome Ramadan Conference brought together scholars, activists, community leaders and changemakers to discuss spirituality, faith and culture. Ramadan Tent Project and Bradford 2025 held a day-long exploration and celebration of connection in all its forms – featuring inspiring discussions, engaging panels and keynote speeches from a range of guest speakers. Launching the Ramadan Festival 2025 in Bradford, the day also saw the unveiling of the Ramadan Pavilion in Centenary Square.

The Welcome Ramadan Conference 2025 was hosted by Sabbiyah Pervez, Senior Investigations Reporter at BBC Yorkshire – and included discussions on:

Sabbiyah Pervez (panel host)

Razwan Ul-Haq Artist, Fighting to Be Heard

Syima Aslam CEO & Artistic Director, Bradford Literature Festival

Zulfiqar Ahmed Director, The Leap

Omar Salha CEO & Founder, Ramadan Tent Project

Shanaz Gulzar Creative Director, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

Fatima Mejbil Design Leader, Faum Architecture (Ramadan Pavilion 2025)

Zarah Hussain Artist (Ramadan Pavilion 2025)

Kamran Rashid Founder & Chief Executive, Impact Hub Bradford (panel host)

Asghar Ali Co-Founder, MyLahore

Dr Hany El Banna Founder of Islamic Relief, Chair of the Muslim Charities Forum and Zakat House, and Chair of World Humanitarian Action Forum (WHAF)

Mariyah Kayat Speakers Corner Producer, Common/Wealth

Neil Gibb Author