Muslim Railway Heritage
This exhibition takes a deep look at Muslim contributions to the rail industry in the UK and provides an insight into the Hejaz Railway as the world’s first Muslim railway and gateway to the Harameen – the Holy cities of Medina and Mecca.
- Date and time
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- Attendance
- This is an in-person event
- Location
- Gallery II, University of Bradford
About the Exhibition
This wasn’t just about steel, tracks and trains – it was about honouring heritage, celebrating history and laying foundations for all the stations, junctions, and journeys still to come.
This exhibition takes a deep look at Muslim contributions to the rail industry in the UK and provides an insight into the Hejaz Railway as the world’s first Muslim railway and gateway to the Harameen – the Holy cities of Medina and Mecca.
The exhibition is based on extensive research from archives and fieldwork to provide a detailed documentation of Muslim rail history. The exhibition was developed as a partnership between Muslims in Rail, the University of Bradford and The Institute of Heritage Sciences (INCIPIT) within the Spanish National Research Council (CISC). It will feature a specially commissioned scale model of the Mosque Wagon built in Istanbul.
Opening Times
Running from 13th May to 12th June, the exhibition will be open Tuesdays - Thursdays only between 10.30 am - 4.30pm. No booking necessary.
Other dates and times can be requested via theatre@bradford.ac.uk.
Launch Event: Friday 15 May, 5-8 pm. You must book your place to attend the opening.