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The latest lifestyle trends for the U.K.\u2019s Muslims came to center stage in northern Manchester city Saturday with an annual event that aims to attract around 15,000 visitors.\nRauf Mirza, one of the organizers of Muslim Lifestyle Expo (MLE), said the event aims to \u201cproject British Muslim community a positive light\u201d.
\nSpeaking with Anadolu Agency, Mirza said they, as the MLE, \u201chave tried for three years to project a more positive image about British Muslims by all moderate lifestyle aspects people enjoy\u201d.
\n\u201cWe have businesses participating from all across the U.K.\u201d
\nMirza expressed satisfaction with the participants\u2019 interest, adding that they have invited people from non-Muslim backgrounds as well to enjoy the richness of Islamic culture.
\nIn the event, the Greater Manchester Police, Royal Air Force and Home Office opened their stands for recruitment; they also explained their project to community members.
\nIn front of her artwork exhibited on white panels, artist Ranaaz Shahid spoke about how she was inspired by Islam itself while creating beautiful calligraphy portraits.
\n\u201cI used Islamic geometry patterns. I see a lot of non-Muslims in my trips. There are people who want to learn about our culture, our religion and where all these Islamic geometry started from,\u201d Shadid said.
\nThe event brought together many Muslim entrepreneurs and communities from across the country.
\nPolice officer A. Sardar explained the purpose of a stand by Greater Manchester Police force at the event.
\nSardar told Anadolu Agency there is \u201cmassive emphasis on police forces to become more diverse\u201d.<\/p>\n