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Alrowwad Dabke Dance comes to Glasgow. The exceptional Dabka dancers from Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society, Bethlehem, join Bethlehem Cultural Festival for their first UK tour since 2022, performing their new work Anfaas (Breaths), an emotional journey through recent Gazan history. Supported by the Amos Trust 1930 Sat 6 Dec. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB. |
Palestinian Short Films - Echoes of Tomorrow: An afternoon of Palestinian short films from the amazing film makers of Dar El-Kalima University, Bethlehem. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking stories that offer a glimpse into the future. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the rich cinematic culture of Palestine. By Bethlehem Cultural Festival. 1500 – 1700 Sun 7 Dec. 26 Civic St. G4 9RH Tickets |
The genocide is not over, and neither is our fight for the justice and liberation of the people of Palestine. Join Forth Valley Palestine Solidarity Network to raise awareness, promote action Street campaigning at 2 pm Rally at 3 pm. Vigil at 3.50 pm 📅7th Dec 🕐2-4pm 📍Outside Thistle Centre, King Street steps, STIRLING FK8 2EJ |
Advent in Bethlehem, readers group discussing the new book from Glasgow Priest and theologian Rev Nicholas Taylor (and former chair of the Scottish Palestine Forum). This online ad hoc reading group is run by the Scottish Episcopal Church Group On Palestine. The chapters focus on biblical characters connected with Bethlehem: Rachel, Ruth, David, Elijah, Jesus. Biblical, and later Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions concerning these figures, and the sites associated with them, linked with the lived experience of the people of Bethlehem today. Every Tuesday during December 1930 – 2030. Register here to receive joining instructions. |
Pots & Pans for Gaza Gather to make a big rattling noise for an end to the genocidal starvation! 📅 Every Thursday 6pm 📍 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow |
Assisting genocide is a crime! As the slaughter, starvation and destruction intensify, the UK is flying RAF spy planes over Gaza and sending other military support to Israel and is also bombing Yemen. GGEC calls for support for the protest outside the British Army Recruitment office. Every Friday until further notice from 1100 to 1400, RAF and Army Recruitment Office, 78 Queen Street, G1 3DN |
Palestinian Makers’ Christmas MarketThursday 4- Saturday 6 December + Saturday 13 December 10-3pm,Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church – Saltoun St, Glasgow G12 9AR MAPWe’re bringing Fairtrade Palestinian crafts and food items from our partner Hadeel to our pop-up shop in the run-up to Christmas. We’ll feature a range of fabulous products including clothing, bags, jewellery, ceramics, toiletries, gift items, food and household goods. Everything we sell helps to sustain infrastructures, as many of the producer groups in Palestine also provide health, education and emergency services in their communities. |
GGEC protesting Barclays: Gather outside Barclays Bank protesting their role in financing Israeli genocidal war crimes. Every Saturday from 0930 at 83 Argyle Street, G5 8DP GGEC X (Twitter). Bring Pots and Pans |
Join Penpal collective on Sat 13th Dec 1-5pm for a solidarity fundraiser and our first collective banner making session @milk_community_glasgow on Cathcart Rd in Govanhill. There will be an optional donation entry, food, hot drinks and a jumble sale. All ages welcome! We are continuing to raise funds for grassroots mutual aid projects in Gaza this winter, groups include @gaza_collective , @thesameerproject and @bridge.of.solidarity @thesameerproject x @translating_falasteen tell us: 'Winter has started in Gaza and the situation is beyond catastrophic. The roads and camps are flooding with rainwater and sewage. Donations dropped by 50% at the Sameer Project and even more for other mutual aid groups since the “ceasefire”. This is happening at a time where the genocide is ongoing and 25% or less of the aid is allowed in. Gaza feels forgotten by the world and international media is censoring the reality of the catastrophe.' |
PalCafé Palestinian Makers’ Christmas Market is also at the Halliday Foundation’s Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre Christmas Fair with lots of other stalls alongside children’s entertainment, performances, food tables and a chance to meet Santa! 1200 – 1400, Sun 14 Dec. 3 Whitevale St, G31 1QW |
Islamophobia 2025 Scottish Conference: This year's SACC/IHRC Scottish Islamophobia Conference asks how best to resist racism and colonialism while threatened in much of the "western" world by increasingly authoritarian governments and by the growing influence of far-right forces outside government. Confirmed speakers include Aamer Anwar (lawyer who will lead discussion on the crisis facing the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh), Omar Afzal (Scottish Association of Mosques), Linsay Taylor (MEND), Prof Saeed Khan (Wayne State University, Detroit, USA), Moazzam Begg (CAGE International, Senior Director), Richard Haley (SACC), Arzu Merali (IHRC), Yvonne Ridley (journalist), Sarah McCaffer (SPSC) and Fahad Ansari (lawyer). Refreshments and a light lunch provided. 10:30 – 1730 Sun 14 Dec. The Ark, 70 Coplaw St. G42 7JG Register |
Protest the Bank of Genocide ⚽🩸 Join us to protest the SFAs partnership with the bloody Bank of Genocide outside Hampden Park on the day of the cup final! 📅 Sunday 14th December ⏰ 1pm 📍 Hampden Park, G42 9BA The last few days have shown that the feeling from Scottish football fans is strongly against this dirty deal due to Barclay's investments in genocide. Come and join us to make our voices heard on Sunday 14th! Please share, like, bookmark and comment on the social media posts to ensure the message gets out and we get a good turn out: |
Ireland was the model Britain hoped to repeat in Palestine. The first British Governor of Jerusalem, Sir Ronald Storrs, said the Empire aimed to build “a loyal little Jewish Ulster in a sea of hostile Arabism”. Britain exported to Palestine the personnel used, and the methods perfected, in the Irish War of Independence. Many Black and Tan men were sent to Palestine, valued for their experience in brutal counter-insurgency. Some of the redeployed police later described Palestine as “Ireland all over again.” Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. |
Advent Reflections: Bethlehem Today, live discussion with staff and students of Bethlehem University. Organised by the South of Glasgow Deanery of the Roman Catholic Church. All welcome. Refreshments from 1830 for prompt start at 1900 – 2030, Thu 18 Dec. Christ the King Parish Hall 220 Carmunnock Rd. G44 5AP |
Women in Black: Glasgow vigil, third Saturday each month. Meet 1130 outside the George Square entrance of Queen Street Station. The group normally then heads to the Gallery of Modern Art, 111 Queen St, Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AH. Email Glasgow WIB |
National Demo Glasgow, Sat 20 Dec. Save the date |
Buchanan Steps Fasting for Gaza: Next dates 1100 - 1600 21 Dec. Bring warm weather-proof clothing, any meds needed, water to drink, pots to bang, flags, posters and voices. Contact |
AQSA WEEK IS BACK 🗓 11 – 17 January 2026 Masjid Al-Aqsa stands as a powerful symbol of faith, unity, heritage, and resistance. Yet, it remains under constant threat, with extremist groups even calling for its destruction. Aqsa Week is now recognised globally, and you can be part of it too. We’re calling on communities, Masjids, schools, and organisations to host events and bring people together for Al-Aqsa. 🔗 Find out more: http://aqsaweek.org.uk Event ideas include: 🗣 Lectures 📚 Study circles 🕌 Hadith readings 🖼 Exhibitions 🎨 Arts and crafts sessions 👧 Aqsa Week Kids is returning too! Teaching children about the importance of Al-Aqsa. 💬 DM us to join the Aqsa Week Kids WhatsApp community. Let’s unite, raise awareness, and keep Al-Aqsa at the heart of our communities. #AqsaWeek https://www.instagram.com/p/DRCVyEVjGJs/ |
Songs from the Palestinian Tradition: As part of Celtic Connections, Amaal Kaawash will be joined by Joe Aouad and Georges Cheikh for a blend of music, jazz and storytelling. 1700 Sat 17 Jan 2026. City Halls, Recital Room, 100 Candleriggs. G1 1NQ. Tickets |
Sumud! Saorsa agus Ceartas do’n Phalastain ! PalCeilidh30 January 2026 8-10pm Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Hall – entrance from Loudon Terrace G12 9AR Our first PalCeilidh at which you can learn some traditional Palestinian Dabke Dance! Our January PalCeilidh is presented in collaboration with ZarifAtToul-AsSamer, a fundraising social enterprise project that helps orphans and mothers in the Palestinian camps of Jordan and Gaza. In addition to learning some traditional Palestinian dance moves, there will be a stall selling Palestinian goods. ZarifAtToul-AsSamer, aims to raise awareness of Palestinian folklore in Scotland and to use this folklore as a tool to help relieve poverty, particularly for orphans and needy children. The organisation’s dabke folklore dance troupe is at the core of its educational and cultural activity. ‘Ceilidhs keep communities connected’. |
No Sportswashing of Genocide: Says GGEC’s Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card group as Scotland’s women's football team is drawn to play against Israel again in the World Cup qualifiers. Write to the Scottish Football Association and John Swinney MSP to stop this game and demand UEFA and FIFA ban Israel from football across the world. Diarise Scotland home games now! 7 Mar; 14 Apr; & 9 Jun. Write to them here |
Volunteers from Scottish Friends of Palestine (SFoP) maintain this calendar of events. The events are listed in good faith by SFoP without SFoP necessarily endorsing or supporting them. SFoP accepts no responsibility for the conduct of the events. |
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