The people behind 1Eid are volunteers who see serving the community as an honour. Here are some of the family who make it happen.
Founder, Chairman & Trustee
Ustadh Jalal ibn Sa’eed (Sheikh Abu Eid)
Lectures in theology, sociology and the history of world religions, and supports many other charities and dawah projects.
Operations Director
Umm Jannah
Designed the 1Eid model. She manages the logistics at every location and helps local communities launch their own Eid events.
Project Manager, Goodmayes (East London)
Sara Bint Azeddine
Joined at 19 and now runs the East London site. She also produces the popular 1Eid stage show broadcast live on Islam Channel.
Founder & Manager, 1Eid Luton
Tahareem Farquhar
Leads 1Eid Luton, home of the largest Eid festival in Bedfordshire.
Trustee & Project Manager, West London
Mohammed Qaalib
Started as a teenage volunteer and rose through the ranks to manage West London’s largest Eid.
Health & Safety Lead, East London
Arshad Khan
Keeps the East London event safe, manages staff, and supports homeless and young people in his community.
Luton Vanguard
Obaid Mohammad
Involved since the very first Luton event, and known for being everywhere at once on the day.
Stalls Manager
Mehak Abdul Rauf
Started out as a trader and now helps plan the exhibitions and bazaars at 1Eid events.
Luton Vanguard
Asim Malik
One of the original Luton team since the first Luton Eid, and a champion of unity among volunteers.
Trustee
Sharaz Mirza
Wears many hats: volunteer training, fundraising, marketing and customer relations.
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