Events

Our monthly meet-ups provide a confidential safe space to explore and guide each other through our journey. We also organise regular lectures, talks, social gatherings and retreats. If you’re thinking about embracing or have embraced Islam, come along to talk freely, ask questions and share experiences.

Being Muslim
Jun
15

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Jul
13

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Aug
3

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Coffee Morning
Sept
7

Coffee Morning

Monthly coffee morning to offer convert support, friendship, coffee and stimulating conversations. Please do come along, make new friends, and enjoy some light refreshments as we read:

Price: Free

Audience: Open to converts only and their loved ones only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Sept
28

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Oct
26

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Coffee Morning
Nov
2

Coffee Morning

Monthly coffee morning to offer convert support, friendship, coffee and stimulating conversations. Please do come along, make new friends, and enjoy some light refreshments as we read:

Price: Free

Audience: Open to converts only and their loved ones only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Nov
23

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Mill Road Winter Fair
Dec
6

Mill Road Winter Fair

Join Cambridge Crescent at the Mill Road Winter Fair - A celebration of community along one of the most diverse and vibrant roads in Cambridge. The Fair brings together local businesses and organisations, shops and stallholders, musicians, artists and dancers in one day of festival joy and to celebrate the variety of cultures represented by the residents and traders of the Mill Road area and the unique atmosphere of the neighbourhood.

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Coffee Morning
Dec
7

Coffee Morning

Monthly coffee morning to offer convert support, friendship, coffee and stimulating conversations. Please do come along, make new friends, and enjoy some light refreshments as we read:

Price: Free

Audience: Open to converts only and their loved ones only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Dec
21

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Eid Family Picnic
Jun
8

Eid Family Picnic

We will pray Dhuhr together at Cambridge Central Mosque and gather at Romsey Recreation Ground  for a Cambridge Crescent Family & Friends potluck picnic. Please bring something to eat and share with others.

Please bring along some games and activities for the children and sporty adults. We hope to see many of you there, as we so look forward to getting to know each other’s families and friends. Registration not required.

Dhuhr Prayer (1:30pm): Cambridge Central Mosque

Picnic (2pm): Romsey Recreation Ground, Vinery Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DT

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Eid Al-Adha Prayers
Jun
6

Eid Al-Adha Prayers

Eid Prayers

Eid al-Adha congregational prayers is anticipated to take place on Friday 6th June insh’Allah. Prayer times will be announced by Cambridge Central Mosque near the time.

If you would like to attend with Cambridge Crescent, please email us and we can arrange for a meet-up.

Tea & Coffee at Stir - Old Swiss Branch

Join us at Stir (Old Swiss branch) from 10am to celebrate Eid al-Adha together. Open to all Crescent members and their families so we can catch-up over tea, coffee and breakfast at:

Location: Old Swiss, 149 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 7BX

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THE HIJRAH WALK: Retracing Prophetic Footsteps
Jun
1

THE HIJRAH WALK: Retracing Prophetic Footsteps

Delve into history and witness the legacy of the Prophet’s momentous migration journey from the holy cities of Makkah to Madinah.

Inspired by Professor Abdullah Alkadi’s life long field research, a diverse group of 12 individuals from 8 different countries from across the globe embarked on a historic journey again in February 2025.

Following in the exact footsteps taken by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on the migration route from Makkah to Madinah, they visited the same landmarks and locations, mirroring the Prophet’s journey 1,446 years ago.

Experience the culmination of this remarkable expedition with a captivating visual presentation, and an engaging panel discussion.

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Being Muslim
May
11

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Apr
27

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Pizza & Games
Apr
10

Pizza & Games

Join us for a pizza night where we get together every month and if you’re up for it, play some board games too! Please feel free to bring along your spouses and kids!

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe (Cambridge Central Mosque)

Contribution: £5*

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

*If the costs are a barrier to attend, please do come along without making a contribution.

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Cambridge Crescent Eid Dinner
Apr
1

Cambridge Crescent Eid Dinner

Celebrate Eid with your Cambridge Crescent community. Enjoy a delicious Afghan meal prepared by Noshe Afghan Restaurant Coffee House at the Cambridge Central Mosque cafe.

Whether you’re new to the Crescent community or you’ve been on this journey for a while, let’s make this annual celebration a memorable one. Meet newcomers and seasoned travellers on the path of Islam. Come and share your story or just enjoy some food and good company.

  • Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult

  • Special dietary requirements can be selected upon booking

Audience: For converts and their loved ones only

Room: Cafe

Booking Deadline: 29th March, 11:30pm

Price :

  • £8 - Children (Below 12 years)

  • £14 - Adults & Young People

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Eid al-Fitr Prayers and Celebration
Mar
31

Eid al-Fitr Prayers and Celebration

Eid Prayers

Eid al-Fitr day announcement and the prayer times will be announced by Cambridge Central Mosque on the night before (Eid may fall on either 30th or 31st of March - TBC).

If you would like to attend with Cambridge Crescent, please email us and we can arrange for a meet-up right before the prayers.

Tea & Coffee at The Orchard

Cambridge Crescent will be at The Orchard Tea Garden from 10 am to celebrate Eid al-Fitr together. The festivities are open to all Crescent members and their families. Please come and join us for tea, coffee and breakfast.

Location: The Orchard, Tea Garden, 47 Mill Way, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9ND

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

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Iftar at the Mosque
Mar
27

Iftar at the Mosque

This Ramadan, join Cambridge Crescent every Thursday at the Cambridge Central Mosque for public iftars. In the spirit of community and friendship, we extend a warm invitation to join us for an iftar gathering, as we break bread and worship together. 

Food will be provided by the mosque. If you have any special dietary requirements, please kindly bring this along with you.

Iftar Time: 6.28pm

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe (dedicated space)

Booking: Not required

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Ramadan Iftar Gathering
Mar
24

Ramadan Iftar Gathering

Join us for a joyous evening of community and spirituality as we break fast together on Monday evenings during the blessed month of Ramadan. This gathering is for converts and their immediate families only. Across the blessed month, special guest speakers will share some words of wisdom followed by Q&As and conversations. A classroom will be set up for families with children as we may not all fit in the dining hall for the meal. The itinerary is as follows:

  • 6pm: Arrival

  • 6.23pm: Break fast and Maghrib Prayer

  • 6.45-7.45pm: Meal

  • 7.45-8.45pm Talk by Sh. Abdal Hakim Murad (aka Dr Timothy Winter) on the Sīrah of the Prophet Muhammad ‎ﷺ

Booking: Fully booked

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Iftar at the Mosque
Mar
20

Iftar at the Mosque

This Ramadan, join Cambridge Crescent every Thursday at the Cambridge Central Mosque for public iftars. In the spirit of community and friendship, we extend a warm invitation to join us for an iftar gathering, as we break bread and worship together. 

Food will be provided by the mosque. If you have any special dietary requirements, please kindly bring this along with you.

Iftar Time: 6.16pm

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe (dedicated space)

Booking: Not required

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Ramadan Iftar Gathering
Mar
17

Ramadan Iftar Gathering

Join us for a joyous evening of community and spirituality as we break fast together on Monday evenings during the blessed month of Ramadan. This gathering is for converts and their immediate families only. Across the blessed month, special guest speakers will share some words of wisdom followed by Q&As and conversations. A classroom will be set up for families with children as we may not all fit in the dining hall for the meal. The itinerary is as follows:

  • 5.30pm: Arrival

  • 6.11pm: Break fast and Maghrib Prayer

  • 6.30-7.30pm: Meal

  • 7.30-8.30pm Talk by Professor Claire Gallien on taqwā

Booking: Fully booked

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Iftar at the Mosque
Mar
13

Iftar at the Mosque

This Ramadan, join Cambridge Crescent every Thursday at the Cambridge Central Mosque for public iftars. In the spirit of community and friendship, we extend a warm invitation to join us for an iftar gathering, as we break bread and worship together. 

Food will be provided by the mosque. If you have any special dietary requirements, please kindly bring this along with you.

Iftar Time: 6.04pm

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe (dedicated space)

Booking: Not required

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Ramadan Iftar Gathering
Mar
10

Ramadan Iftar Gathering

Join us for a joyous evening of community and spirituality as we break fast together on Monday evenings during the blessed month of Ramadan. This gathering is for converts and their immediate families only. Across the blessed month, special guest speakers will share some words of wisdom followed by Q&As and conversations. A classroom will be set up for families with children as we may not all fit in the dining hall for the meal. The itinerary is as follows:

  • 5.30pm: Arrival

  • 5.58pm: Break fast and Maghrib Prayer

  • 6.30-7.30pm: Meal

  • 7.30-8.30pm Talk by Dr Belel Alabbas on hadith literature 

Booking: Fully booked

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Iftar at the Mosque
Mar
6

Iftar at the Mosque

This Ramadan, join Cambridge Crescent every Thursday at the Cambridge Central Mosque for public iftars. In the spirit of community and friendship, we extend a warm invitation to join us for an iftar gathering, as we break bread and worship together. 

Food will be provided by the mosque. If you have any special dietary requirements, please kindly bring this along with you.

Iftar Time: 5.51pm

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe (dedicated space)

Booking: Not required

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Ramadan Iftar Gathering
Mar
3

Ramadan Iftar Gathering

Join us for a joyous evening of community and spirituality as we break fast together on Monday evenings during the blessed month of Ramadan. This gathering is for converts and their immediate families only. Across the blessed month, special guest speakers will share some words of wisdom followed by Q&As and conversations. A classroom will be set up for families with children as we may not all fit in the dining hall for the meal. The itinerary is as follows:

  • 5.30pm: Arrival

  • 5.46pm: Break fast and Maghrib Prayer

  • 6.30-7.30pm: Meal

  • 7.30-8.30pm Talk by Professor Yaseen Dutton on 'The Early Madinan Muslim Community'

Booking: Fully booked

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Pizza & Games
Feb
20

Pizza & Games

Join us for a pizza night where we get together every month and if you’re up for it, play some board games too! Please feel free to bring along your spouses and kids!

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe

Contribution: £5*

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

*If the costs are a barrier to attend, please do come along without making a contribution.

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Being Muslim
Feb
16

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Deepen Your Imaan
Feb
15

Deepen Your Imaan

Whether you’re brand new to fasting or have partaken for years, Imam Zakarya will explain the spiritual purpose of fasting and give guidance on how we fast as Muslims. Please come to one or all sessions!!

10.00 - 11.00am: General Q&A

11.00 - 12.00pm: Deepen Your Imaan

  • Women’s only session with Ustadha Halima Limbada

  • Men’s only session with Imam Zakarya

We are thrilled to provide these free in person sessions to deepen our imaan together. We look forward to a truly blessed Ramadan inshaAllah!

Booking: Not required

Audience: Open to converts only and their loved ones only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Ramadan Q&A
Feb
7

Ramadan Q&A

Whether you’re brand new to fasting or have partaken for years, Imam Zakarya will explain the spiritual purpose of fasting and give guidance on how we fast as Muslims. Please come to one or all sessions!!

Dig deeper with your questions on fasting! After a week of contemplation, please bring any questions you need answered. We will provide a unique opportunity to discuss certain topics which impact men and women differently during the holy month.

We are thrilled to provide these free in person sessions to deepen our imaan together. We look forward to a truly blessed Ramadan inshaAllah!

Booking: Not required

Audience: Open to converts only and their loved ones only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Jan
19

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Pizza & Games
Jan
2

Pizza & Games

Join us for a pizza night where we get together every month and if you’re up for it, play some board games too! Please feel free to bring along your spouses and kids!

Audience: Open to converts and their loved ones only.

Room: Cafe

Contribution: £5*

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

*If the costs are a barrier to attend, please do come along without making a contribution.

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Umrah Made Simple
Dec
23

Umrah Made Simple

Umrah Made Simple - Preparing your Journey of Devotion. This workshop will walk you through how to prepare and perform the Umrah, described as The Lesser Hajj.

Kindly hosted by Hafiz Zakarya Gangat, the workshop will help you navigate the practical process of how to manage the practicalities of booking forms while preparing for the actual rites, inwardly and outwardly.

Booking (Free): Email us HERE

Audience: Converts and their loved ones only.

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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Being Muslim
Dec
21

Being Muslim

An introductory guide that presents the basics of Islamic creed, devotional practices, and spirituality in clear and easy to understand language. This 1 year long monthly course will be taught by Imam Zakarya Gangat from the Cambridge Central Mosque. Further details of the book by Asad Tarsin can be found here.

Booking: Click here

Audience: Open to converts only

Child Minding: Ofsted registered Muslim childminder

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