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A Beacon of Faith Illuminated by Mufti Menk: A Review of the Light Upon Light Event at Manchester Central Convention Complex

This past weekend, the Manchester Central Convention Complex witnessed a truly special event: The Light Upon Light gathering. Blessed by the presence of the esteemed scholar Mufti Menk leading the Isha Salah and Taraweeh prayers, the event transcended expectations, offering a unique blend of spiritual upliftment and community connection.

Spiritual Enrichment Amplified: The presence of Mufti Menk was undoubtedly the crowning jewel of the event. His captivating recitation of the Quran during Taraweeh prayers set the tone for a profoundly spiritual experience. His insightful lectures throughout the event provided profound knowledge and practical guidance, leaving attendees feeling inspired and motivated.

Welcoming Community under the Light of Unity: The organizers continued to foster a truly inclusive environment. The warmth extended to all attendees, coupled with dedicated family and prayer areas, ensured everyone felt comfortable and at ease. The shared experience of Taraweeh prayers led by Mufti Menk further strengthened the sense of community and brotherhood amongst fellow Muslims.

Uplifting Experience with an Added Dimension: Beyond the spiritual nourishment, the event offered a delightful experience. Organizers ensured a smooth program flow, while the spacious and comfortable setting of the Manchester Central Convention Complex provided a perfect backdrop. Delicious refreshments and accessibility for all attendees showcased thoughtful planning.

A Spark Ignited by Mufti Menk: The Light Upon Light event, with Mufti Menk at the helm, wasn't just a gathering; it was a transformative experience. The knowledge gained, the connections made, and the renewed sense of faith ignited by Mufti Menk's presence will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on attendees.

Minor Considerations: As with any event, there's always room for improvement. Perhaps incorporating a wider variety of vendors or dedicated workshops could cater to diverse interests in future iterations.

Overall: The Light Upon Light event at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, illuminated by the presence of Mufti Menk, was a resounding success. It provided a platform for spiritual growth, fostered a strong sense of community, and left a lasting positive impact on its attendees. I highly recommend this event to anyone seeking to strengthen their faith, connect with fellow Muslims, and experience the transformative power of an evening led...

This is a huge complex, formerly known as G-Mex. I remember this was once a huge Railway Station,known as Central station as it was inbetween Piccadilly Station & Victoria. I'm 73 and I recall as a child boarding a train here to go on holiday to Cornwall. When MP Beeching destroyed British rail by closing hundreds of stations and the station fell into disarray and it was used as a car park. Then it was in the 1980's developers moved in and transformed it into a huge centre.I attended a Brighter homes convention here and bought a Sharp nicrowave/convection oven when microwaves first became available. Later in the 80's I attended a huge concert during Manchester's best music period known as Madchester with the sadly deceased Tony Wilson who opened the Hacienda. The concert included New Order, The Wedding Present & A Certain Ratio. I still have my ticket. Again in the mid 1990's I attended another concert to see the Australian band Crowded House. That was the last time I went into the complex until this Saturday 6.8.2024 to watch the snooker semi finals with 2 friends. I did however use it once when Somebody I was with parked their car there before redevelopment commenced. The rail platforms were still there and I found a black and white photo of the fantastic place as a car park. It has a beautiful Glass Arched Roof which makes it distinct. I love my city and have watched it transform over 50yrs into what it is today but Manchester Council were not kind to some of the Architecture that has now been demolished. Unlike Liverpool which has refurbished old Georgian houses and other buildings. Manchester has over modernised the city centre. Where you now feel hemmed in by...

So the venue itself was grand. All the staff doing a great job keeping the place going. Games workshop on the otherhand dropped the ball. Their staff did an amazing job thats for sure bun the event planners not so much. The event sold out for day 1 thats from what I've heard from many places 10,000 tickets and from being there I think that numbers just about right. To give them credit it does look like some things dropped last minute but that doesn't excuse the shear lack of stuff to just do. All the side events/classes were prebooked only even if they were half empty. The seminars were crazy busy with it being first come first serve in the line. Not like past years were you got a coloured band to say you had a spot in the seminar leading to people lining up for them overn hour early dn some cases (I was one of them for the heresy and old world one) About half of the space was taken up by tournement table that was great those guys for the most part had an amazing (if not overly organised this is not GWs fault though) time. Then it seems like everything else was squeezed into 1/4 the remaining space. Some drop in events, some open gaming/hobby space having some of the authors and designers there are all on my list of things that would have made the days better. I will definitely give the venue a look again if theres anything take my fancy. And games workshop I'll give you one more fest to see if things change which I hope they do. If the events team does see this drop me a message and I'll gladly put in writing what I think was a misstep this year and what I'd love to...