Muslim Women’s Association of Edinburgh (MWAE) was established in 2005 by a small group of like-minded women who saw the need to provide social and educational activities for the Muslim women and their families in Edinburgh and Lothians.
Upcoming MWAE Events 2025
Ramadhan Kareem
Baraka Youth Group
A youth group for 6 to 10 year old girls and boys.
Activities will include
Contributions from children about what they have been learning.
Art activity
Games
Reading together.
Little Muslims
An Islamic weekend school where Islam is taught in a fun interactive way to create a positive learning experience for children
We cater for children from the age of 4 up to 16 years and growing Alhamdullilah.
For more information contact MWAE by emailing mwaelittlemuslims@gmail.com

Homework club
The MWAE Homework club is available for children from the ages of 6 right up to high school age.
We have volunteers to help with Maths, English and the Sciences.
Social Seekers
Calling teen girls aged 13 to 17 years old, want to socialise, have fun and make friends. Social seekers is for you.
Contact social_seekers@mwae.org.uk for more information


Teen Boys Youth Group
A great opportunity for Teen boys aged between 10 to 16 years to take part in sports and fun activities.
For more information please check the MWAE mailing list
or email mail@mwae.org.uk
Support Services for Women
Our array of services is designed to empower Muslim women in Edinburgh.
Help Women Socialise
Regular informal gatherings for women and their children.
Learn New Skills
Becoming leaders by running groups
Community Engagement
We support community engagement and projects that empower Muslim women in Edinburgh. We offer guidance and resources to help you achieve your goals effectively.
Our team

Tasneem Ali
Treasurer
A flair for crafting compelling campaigns that resonate with target audiences, driving brand visibility & engagement.

Aisha Ali
Youth Leader
Detail-oriented financial expert adept at analyzing data, providing strategic insights to optimize fiscal decision-making.

Rida Abid
Software Engineer
Tech enthusiast, specializing in developing robust & scalable software solutions that elevate user experiences.

Neimah Saif
Group Leader
A flair for crafting compelling campaigns that resonate with target audiences, driving brand visibility & engagement.

Huda Abdul Gader
Trustee
Detail-oriented financial expert adept at analyzing data, providing strategic insights to optimize fiscal decision-making.

Zareen
Media Spokesperson
Tech enthusiast, specializing in developing robust & scalable software solutions that elevate user experiences.
Chair Person
Mehreen Qureshi
I joined MWAE in 2021, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The enthusiasm, work ethic, and dedication of every member are truly inspiring. As someone passionate about serving our community, MWAE provided me with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects alongside an incredible team. While I still have much to learn, I am proud to be part of a group making a tangible difference in our communities. Being even a small part of this remarkable team fills me with pride.

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