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On 22 May 2017 Manchester, and the world, was devastated by the attack on Manchester Arena that killed 23 people. One Manchester resident, Qaisra Shahraz, was quick to respond. Qaisra identified the need to tackle Islamophobia and bring muslim and non muslim communities together.
MACFEST has been running each year in Manchester ever since through a programme of arts and culture events including festival strands such as words and books, calligraphy and arts, and museums and libraries.
Manchester City of Literature is committed to inclusion and accessibility for everyone.
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