Thousands attended the Muslim Lifestyle Expo in Manchester
The Expo returned to EventCity and attracted more than a hundred businesses and companies.
Now in its fourth year aimed to provide a unique marketing platform for brands and businesses to engage with the Muslim consumer over the two-day exhibition.
Modest fashion and halal food again led the way this year with a range of stall catering for this burgeoning market.
The days featured feature a live catwalk showcasing international modest fashion brands from around the world and performances by international artists Safe Adam and comedy by Abdullah Afzal from BBC’s hit comedy serial ‘Citizen Khan’.
MasterChef 2017 winner Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed took part in live demonstrations whilst blogger Modest Street provided her unique fashion tips at special gatherings.
A panel event also looked to discuss topics such as Islamophobia and spirituality.
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