A WEEK of events to raise awareness of Islam will take place next month.

The council has organised a range of activities and events throughout the borough, from November 1.

A range of short films will be shown on the Big Screen in Walthamstow town square.

On Saturday, November 6, people will be on hand in the square to talk about Islamic influences in everyday life.

There will also be a talk on Thursday, November 4, at the Town Hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow, hosted by the Noor Ul Islam Women Advisory Board.

It will include subjects such as women's rights in Islam and education in Muslim families.

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