By Alex
24th December 2017
The first CICC Sisters’ Conference was attended by approximately 40 sisters from Colchester, Ipswich and from across Essex. It was a very successful event, that generated much positive feedback.
“The event was superbly organised. The speakers were eloquent and informative. THANK YOU to all the sisters who organised this wonderful event.“
Sister Ummara Nadim, Conference Attendee
The day started bright and early with a lovely welcome at the registration desk, followed by the offer of a nice selection of refreshments to revitalise us from the outside cold. This was also an excellent opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones and to browse the items on offer at the MyShiima Islamic art and card stall and the CICC hijab stall.
“MashaaAllah. Brilliant event. So organised and well thought out. Everything felt calm and nice. I feel inspired with a little spring in my step Alhamdulillah. May this be the beginning of a very beautiful and progressive and inclusive community. Ameen.”
Sister Dulon Sattar, Conference Planning Team
Following the official opening of the conference the delegates were treated to three highly inspirational and motivational Islamic talks;
Sidra Naeem, Muslim Chaplain at Anglia Ruskin University and a qualified Aalimah, covered the topic ‘How does Islam elevate the status of women.’
She was followed by Consultant Psychiatrist for mental health services, Dr Hooria Ahmed, who gave an overview on ‘Mental Health and women.’
Our final speaker was human rights and community activist, Shoomi Chowdhury who spoke on ‘Kindness and community: inward and outward manifestations of self-love.’
“Alhamdulillah, the event was exceptionally successful today & well received by all who attended. Brilliant team work & organisation. MashaaAllah. Jazak Allahu Khair for your considerable efforts. We all look forward to more excellent events like these in the future”
Sister Sidra Naeem, Conference Speaker
A delicious curry lunch was provided half way through and an update on the progress of the CICC was also given by CICC Trustee Maria Tonnessen.
The day was extremely well organised, had a wonderful ambient atmosphere throughout and was both beneficial and enjoyable to all those who attended.