A programme designed for people to gain a better understanding of each other’s faiths and cultures is being launched.

Harrow Interfaith Week will see a number of buildings across the borough open their doors to the whole community.

The aim is for people to learn more about the diverse culture of Harrow and to discover the good work carried out by faith centres.

Varsha Parmar, responsible for equality at Harrow Council, said: “Wouldn’t life be boring if we were all the same? I certainly think so and that’s why I love learning about different cultures, traditions and religions.

“If there’s one thing Harrow should be most proud of it’s our diversity and Interfaith Week reminds us it is something to celebrate.”

Varsha Dodhia, Harrow Interfaith chairman, added that the week is a perfect example of the hard work carried out by people devoted to promoting better links between all community groups.

She said: “Building good relationships and working partnerships between people of different faiths and beliefs or no beliefs is part of the year-round work of many people and organisations across Harrow.

“Bridges do not fall from sky, people build them. Interfaith Week is a time for us to focus on interfaith understanding and cooperation.”

A schedule of events starts with a united act of remembrance at the Harrow War Memorial on November 12. For a full list of what’s going on, see below:

Sunday 12 November
Civic Centre War Memorial, Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2XY

10.45am
United Act of Remembrance

Monday 13 November
International Siddhashram Shakti Centre, 22 Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, HA3 7RR
12pm–1pm
Guided tour and explanation of life and worship at the temple by Guruji Dr Parmar
Refreshments
For further details call 020 8954 6525

Wednesday 15th November
Stanmore Golf Club, 26 Gordon Avenue, Stanmore, HA7 2RL 
12.20pm–1.45pm
Rotary Club lunch
Speaker Rob Thompson from the Council of Christians and Jews
“At the bar of history, humanity, and God: the continued relevance of interfaith relations in today’s world”
Places cost £15
RSVP: writeawayjack@aol.com  or  020 8428 7977

Wednesday 15th November
Harrow Central Mosque, 34 Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2SQ
12.15pm–1.30pm
Guided Tour and explanation of life and worship at the Mosque by Azmat Ali
with opportunity to observe communal prayers at 1.15pm
For more details call 020 8933 9558

Wednesday 15th November
Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2XY

7.30pm–9.30pm
Harrow Interfaith: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Refreshments
Please register (free entry):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harrow-interfaith-yesterday-today–tomorrow–tickets-39322677186

Saturday 18th November
Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community,  434, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4RG
10.30am–12.30pm
Service to mark Interfaith Week led by Rabbi Naomi Goldman
Refreshments
RSVP:  RabbiM@kolchai.org or 020 8421 5482

Saturday 18th November
Zoroastrian Centre, 440 Alexandra Ave., Rayners Lane, Harrow, HA2 9TL  
70th Anniversary of Partition 

10.30am–4pm
Zoroastrian Remembrance Ceremony followed by a community meal at 5.30pm

For more information, visit www.ztfe.com

Sunday 19th November
Jain Temple, 557 Kenton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9RS  

10.30am–12pm
Visit and Tour of the Temple
RSVP:  info@mahavirfoundation.com

Wednesday 22nd November
KSIM of London Islamic Centre, Wood Lane, Stanmore, HA7 4LQ
7.30pm
Fasting and Feasting – the why and the how
Speakers from Christian, Jain, Jewish and Muslim faith traditions
Refreshments
RSVP:  admin@hujjat.org