August at
Imdadiyyah
A month of faith, friendship, creativity and community.
Explore our August gatherings, children's programmes, outdoor activities and spiritual events. Some require advance booking; others are open to all.
Gatherings across the month
Four distinct moments to come together — in the park, by the lake, on the court and at the madrasa.
Picnic & Sports Day
A relaxed outdoor community gathering featuring a picnic, games and sporting activities for Imdadiyyah madrassah students and families.
Gardens of Gratitude
Sip, Paint & Reflect on Surah Ar-Rahman
Hosted by Aalimah Rubab Anwar
An afternoon exploring the themes of Surah Ar-Rahman through tafseer, a peaceful nature walk, refreshments and a guided watercolour painting activity inspired by the signs of Allah in creation.
فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
"So which of the favours of your Lord will you both deny?"
Ladies' Padel Session
A Morning of Play, Movement & Sisterhood
Join us for a morning of padel, good company and friendly competition. The session is welcoming and beginner-friendly.
Imdadiyyah Jalsa
A community gathering at Imdadiyyah featuring recitation, reminders and time together.
Every Week at Imdadiyyah
Regular classes and gatherings that run throughout the month — from Monday evenings to Friday afternoons.
Madrassah
Qur'an lessons for children
Morning Qur'an classes at Imdadiyyah — recitation, tajweed and memorisation in a warm, supportive setting. These daytime timings run only during the summer holidays; regular term-time classes continue in the evenings.
Sisters' Salat al-Tasbeeh
Weekly congregational Salat al-Tasbeeh for sisters — a blessed prayer to begin Friday with remembrance and forgiveness.
Sisters' Burdah Night
A weekly evening of the Burdah, reflection and collective remembrance — held at Imdadiyyah and open to all sisters.
Heroes of Faith Summer Camp
Stories of the Prophets for Curious Young Hearts
Children explore the lives of the Prophets through engaging stories, crafts, games and creative weekly activities.
Friday Pop-Up Shop
Drinks and snacks available to purchase following the Summer Camp session.
The Sisters’
Burdah Tour
An evening of the Burdah, a heartfelt talk on the Shama'il and blessed miracles of the Beloved ﷺ, and collective remembrance — carried to communities across the country.
No registration requiredSaturday 15th August 2026
Oldham
Syeda Fatima Zahra Centre
Saturday 22nd August 2026
Peterborough
Madina Gateway Academy
Saturday 29th August 2026
Derby
Central Mosque Islamic Centre
Book Your Place
Advance registration is required for the following programmes.
Gardens of Gratitude
Sip, Paint & Reflect on Surah Ar-Rahman
Sunday 2nd August
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Students and Young Professionals
Ladies' Padel Session
A Morning of Play, Movement & Sisterhood
Sunday 16th August
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
£10 per person
Ladies only
Heroes of Faith Summer Camp
Stories of the Prophets for Curious Young Hearts
Every Friday until 28th August
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
£10 for the full six-week programme
Ages 5–11
The Picnic & Sports Day, Burdah Tour, Friday Pop-Up Shop and Imdadiyyah Jalsa do not require registration.
Coming Up in September
A new season of learning and remembrance — a six-week Seerah course at Imdadiyyah, and the Sisters' Burdah Tour continuing across the country.
Six-Week Seerah Course
Wednesday 9th September – Wednesday 14th October 2026
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Madrassa Imdadiyyah
Free to attend
Join us for a six-week course exploring the blessed life of the Beloved Messenger of Allah ﷺ, with lessons from the Seerah that we can carry into our own lives.
A certificate will be awarded at the end of the course upon successful completion.
The Sisters’ Burdah Tour Continues
Saturday 5th September 2026
Bury
Noor ul Islam
Saturday 12th September 2026
Banbury
Al-Medina 313
Saturday 19th September 2026
Birmingham
Ihya Academy
Saturday 26th September 2026
Blackburn
Al-Buraq
More details and individual posters will be shared closer to each date, in sha’ Allah.