On Sunday, 23rd November 2025, Syed Arman Kazmi represented Al-Mahdi Institute at the Annual Civic Mass held at the Metropolitan Cathedral & Basilica of St. Chad, Birmingham. The occasion coincided with the Solemnity of Christ the King, an important date in the Christian liturgical calendar, marking a celebration of faith, service, and moral leadership.
The Mass was celebrated by His Grace, the Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, and brought together a wide range of civic guests and representatives from across the city. Attendees reflected Birmingham’s rich diversity, including figures from cultural, political, religious, and academic life, underscoring the city’s long-standing commitment to cooperation and mutual respect among its communities.
The Annual Civic Mass serves as a significant moment in Birmingham’s civic and spiritual calendar, offering an opportunity for reflection on shared values such as justice, compassion, service to society, and the common good. For AMI, participation in this event reflects its ongoing dedication to interfaith engagement and public dialogue, and its role as an active contributor to the wider civic and religious landscape of the region.
Al-Mahdi Institute extends its sincere thanks to Canon Brian McGinley, Dean of St. Chad’s Cathedral, and to the Archdiocese of Birmingham for their warm hospitality and gracious invitation. Such occasions provide valuable spaces for building relationships, deepening understanding, and strengthening bonds between faith communities.
AMI remains firmly committed to fostering meaningful interfaith relations with its neighbours in Birmingham and beyond. Through respectful presence, dialogue, and shared participation in civic life, the Institute continues to affirm the importance of collaboration, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence. We look forward to continuing this spirit of engagement in future initiatives and gatherings that contribute positively to our shared society.
