Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe
Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder
“One of the things I love about Bradford is the way that people of different faiths and no faith share with each other. It was a joy for me to see these treasures that are so precious to my Muslim friends and neighbours displayed here in our magnificent City Hall.”
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Asian Standard - 24th February 2025
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Telegraph and Argos - 24th February 2025
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Exhibition of rare Islamic artefacts at Bradford City Hall | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
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We were honoured to welcome Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, to the Kiswa Arts and Culture Exhibition held at Bradford City Hall. During her visit, she was presented with a bespoke and deeply moving historical narrative delivered by Sheikh Ilyas, Hafiz Yusuf, and Hafiz Umar, who provided insight into the sacred legacy of the Kiswah—the cloth that adorns the Holy Kaaba and Prophet's Rawdah. Susan expressed her admiration and appreciation for the remark

Susan Hinchcliffe Lord Javed Sheikh Ilyas and the full team at Masjid Usman very pleased with Kiswat Al Kaaba kiswa event at Masjid Usman. Everybody got together at the end to take a memorable snap shot

MP Imran Hussain Dr Sofia Buncy Susan Hinchcliffe Tauseef Malik and Sheikh Ilyas at Bradford City Hall Kiswa Event They showed a lot of interest and were very happy attending the Kiswa Exhibition at the city hall

We were honoured to welcome Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, to the Kiswa Arts and Culture Exhibition held at Bradford City Hall. During her visit, she was presented with a bespoke and deeply moving historical narrative delivered by Sheikh Ilyas, Hafiz Yusuf, and Hafiz Umar, who provided insight into the sacred legacy of the Kiswah—the cloth that adorns the Holy Kaaba and Prophet's Rawdah. Susan expressed her admiration and appreciation for the remark
