Inter Faith Week - 20th to 26th November

Interfaith Week aims to:

• Strengthen good inter faith relations at all levels
• Increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK Celebrate and build on the contribution made to neighbourhoods and the wider society
• Increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs

Inter Faith Week:

• Highlights the good work done by local faith, inter faith and faith-based groups and organisations
• Draws new people into inter faith learning and cooperation
• Enables greater interaction between people of different backgrounds
• Helps develop integrated and neighbourly communities
• Celebrates diversity and commonality
• Opens new possibilities for partnership

Building good relationships and working partnerships between people of different faiths and beliefs is part of the year-round work of many people and organisations across the UK. Having a special Week provides a focal point, helping to open inter faith activity up to a wider audience so that more and more people are made aware of the importance of this vital work and are able to participate in it.