Strengthening Communities with Suhal Ahmed ✨🤝 At our Burns Supper & Mawlana Rumi Celebration 2025, we were honored to welcome Suhal Ahmed, Head of the #NationalCommunityEngagementTeam, who shared powerful insights on community engagement, immigration support, and tackling vulnerabilities such as modern slavery and domestic violence. He emphasized the importance of grassroots work and how engagement, like tending a garden, requires care, consistency, and commitment. We are also excited about the plans to refresh immigration surgeries, ensuring individuals get the guidance they need. A huge thank you to Suhal and his team for their dedication to building trust, fostering meaningful conversations, and supporting diverse communities across the UK. . . . . . . . #GAU #BurnsSupper2025 #Homeoffice #NationalCommunityEngagementTeam #CommunityEngagement #ImmigrationSupport #StrongerTogether #InclusiveScotland

Supporting Our Afghan New Scots – A Message from Steven Henderson ✨🏠 At our Burns Supper & Mawlana Rumi Celebration 2025, we had the privilege of hearing from Steven Henderson, Chief Executive of @WheatleyHousing, who spoke about the vital role of housing, community support, and partnership in helping Afghan families build their lives in Scotland. With over 100 Afghan families housed by Wheatley, he highlighted the importance of family, cultural adjustment, and social integration, emphasizing how housing is more than just providing a roof—it’s about support, engagement, and empowerment. From English lessons and translations to collaborations with GAU on initiatives like the Cycle Library and football tournaments, this partnership is changing lives. Steven also reminded us of the harsh realities faced by Afghan women under the Taliban and how we can amplify their voices, provide practical support, and advocate for their rights. He shared inspiring examples of Afghan women restarting their medical studies in Scotland and new talents like Maddy, an Afghan graduate now working on social housing developments at Wheatley. A heartfelt thank you to #StevenHenderson and @WheatleyHousing for their unwavering commitment to supporting Afghan communities and fostering a Scotland that truly welcomes and empowers all. 🌍🏡✨ . . . . . . #BurnsSupper2025 #GAU #NewScots #CommunitySupport #UnityInDiversity #AfghanWomen #WheatleyGroup #housing

Our annual Burns & Rumi Supper is a very special occasion and we were delighted to share it with the viewers of @STVNews, who came along to report on the event. We filled Glasgow City Chambers with poetry, music, culture and most of all friendship and tolerance. Thank you to all or our speakers, guests, volunteers and everyone else who made this night so special.♥️🫶🏻

‼️‼️ You may have seen reports in the news about the #UKGovernment's Border Security, #Asylum and #ImmigrationBill. This is the UK Government's new approach to asylum and immigration. It is made up of several parts and has not yet become law. We are looking into this to find out what it will mean for our members. In recent years we have been actively involved in campaigning for a fairer, more equitable and more compassionate asylum and immigration system in the UK with human rights at its core. We believe this is better not only for people who are escaping violence, persecution and fear, but also brings many benefits to society including the skills and talents of new people which can help to build a stronger society. We will continue this work and to raise concerns with the UK Government and MPs. We will continue to share information with our members as we work for equality, inclusion, peace and diversity. ممکن است گزارش‌هایی را در اخبار درباره لایحه امنیت مرزی، پناهندگی و مهاجرت دولت بریتانیا دیده باشید. این لایحه رویکرد جدید دولت بریتانیا در قبال پناهندگی و مهاجرت است. این لایحه از بخش‌های مختلفی تشکیل شده و هنوز به قانون تبدیل نشده است. ما در حال بررسی این موضوع هستیم تا دریابیم که چه تأثیری بر اعضای ما خواهد داشت. در سال‌های اخیر، ما به طور فعال در تلاش برای ایجاد یک سیستم پناهندگی و مهاجرت عادلانه‌تر، منصفانه‌تر و دلسوزانه‌تر در بریتانیا بوده‌ایم که حقوق بشر در مرکز آن قرار دارد. ما باور داریم که این نه تنها برای افرادی که از خشونت، آزار و اذیت و ترس فرار می‌کنند بهتر است، بلکه برای کل جامعه نیز سودمند خواهد بود، زیرا مهارت‌ها و استعدادهای تازه‌واردان می‌توانند در ساختن یک جامعه قوی‌تر نقش داشته باشند. ما به این تلاش‌ها ادامه خواهیم داد و نگرانی‌های خود را با دولت بریتانیا و نمایندگان پارلمان در میان خواهیم گذاشت. ما همچنان اطلاعات را با اعضای خود به اشتراک خواهیم گذاشت و در جهت برابری، شمول، صلح و تنوع تلاش خواهیم کرد.

🎶 The Sound of Scotland – Govan Community Pipe Band at Burns Supper 2025! 🎶✨ The powerful and electrifying performance by Govan Community Pipe Band filled the room with the true spirit of Scotland at our Burns Supper & Mawlana Rumi Celebration 2025! With every skirl of the pipes and beat of the drums, they captivated the audience, bringing tradition to life and making the night even more special. As a band deeply rooted in the community, their passion for preserving and showcasing Scotland’s musical heritage was truly inspiring. A huge thank you to Govan Community Pipe Band for joining us and making this event unforgettable! 🎵🪈✨ . . . . . . . #BurnsSupper2025 #GAU #GovanCommunityPipeBand #ScottishTradition #UnityThroughMusic

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A Special Address from the @LordProvostGCC, Jacqueline McLare 🎤♥️ We were honored to have Lord Provost @jakimclaren speak at our Burns Supper & Mawlana Rumi Celebration 2025. She has dedicated her career to empowering communities and improving lives—a mission that deeply resonates with the values of Glasgow Afghan United. As Glasgow’s first citizen, her words reflected the spirit of unity, cultural appreciation, and partnership that this event stands for. We are grateful for her presence and support in celebrating the rich traditions of both Afghanistan and Scotland. Thank you, Lord Provost, for your inspiring leadership and commitment to making Glasgow a city for all! 🌍✨ . . . . . . #BurnsSupper2025 #GAU #UnityInDiversity #Glasgow #JacquelineMcLaren #LordProvostofGlasgow #Rumi

@gsc1 We were really happy to have you with us ♥️

RT @gsc1: Last week, our community team attended the 2025 @GlasgowAU Supper for Burns & Rumi at Glasgow City Chambers. They enjoyed music,…

Musicians in Exile – A Performance That Touched Every Heart ✨🎶 At the Burns Supper & Mawlana Rumi Celebration 2025, we had the honor of witnessing an unforgettable performance by Afghan musicians in exile. They delivered a breathtaking performance that captivated the entire room, leaving everyone spellbound. Their voices carried the weight of resilience, history, and hope—reminding us all of the power of music to transcend borders and bring people together. A truly surreal and emotional moment that will stay with us forever. Here is the full video for you all to watch and enjoy. 😇 . . . . . . #rumi #rumiquotes #siminbari #persian #persianmusic #persiansong #farsi #farsisong #balkh #rumibalkhi #BurnsNight #BurnsNight2025 #music #song #celebration #love #resistance #hope #together #peace #unity

Glasgow Afghan United on @AFIntlBrk 🎥✨ We are thrilled to share that Afghanistan International covered our incredible Burns Supper & Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Mohammad Rumi Celebration 2025 at the City Chambers, Glasgow! Their coverage beautifully captured the essence of the evening—celebrating the shared love of poetry, music, and cultural traditions between Afghanistan and Scotland. They highlighted the significance of unity, connection, and the vibrant diversity of our community, with nearly 30 nationalities coming together under one roof. Thank you, Afghanistan International, for showcasing this special event and amplifying the message of cultural pride, partnership, and engagement. Together, we are stronger, and we look forward to creating more meaningful moments like this in the future. 🌍✨ Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this unforgettable evening!

Glasgow Afghan United School Children reciting Robert Burns Poem at the Burns & Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Mohammad Rumi Supper 2025 at Glasgow City Chambers. ✨ Is there for honest Poverty That hings his head, an’ a’ that; The coward-slave, we pass him by, We dare be poor for a’ that! For a’ that, an’ a’ that. Our toils obscure an’ a’ that, The rank is but the guinea’s stamp, The Man’s the gowd for a’ that. What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey, an’ a that; Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man’s a Man for a’ that: For a’ that, and a’ that, Their tinsel show, an’ a’ that; The honest man, though’ e’er sae poor, Is king o’ men for a’ that. Ye see yon birkie ca’d a lord, Wha struts, an’ stares, an’ a’ that, Tho’ hundreds worship at his word, He’s but a coof for a’ that. For a’ that, an’ a’ that, His ribband, star, an’ a’ that, The man o’ independent mind, He looks an’ laughs at a’ that. A Prince can mak a belted knight, A marquis, duke, an’ a’ that! But an honest man’s aboon his might – Guid faith, he mauna fa’ that! For a’ that, an’ a’ that, Their dignities, an’ a’ that, The pith o’ Sense an’ pride o’ Worth Are higher rank than a’ that. Then let us pray that come it may, As come it will for a’ that, That Sense and Worth, o’er a’ the earth Shall bear the gree an’ a’ that. For a’ that, an’ a’ that, It’s comin yet for a’ that, That Man to Man the warld o’er Shall brithers be for a’ that. #BurnsNight #RobertBurns #RobertBurnsNight #Rumi #RumiPoetry

‼️WEATHER WARNING - DO NOT TRAVEL‼️ Severe winds are expected in Scotland tomorrow (Friday 24th) and Police Scotland has asked the public not to travel unless it is vital. Glasgow Afghan United has taken the decision to cancel in-person activities for the day to prioritise safety. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and will still be contactable through phone and messaging. The Met Office has said the red weather warning will run from 10am on Friday 24th until 5pm that evening, covering parts of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders, all of Strathclyde (including Glasgow, Greenock, Paisley, etc) and the Lothians & Borders (including Edinburgh), as well as southern parts of Fife and the Forth Valley. A wider amber warning for high winds and yellow warning for snow are also in place. The conditions are expected to cause widespread disruption to transport, with the potential for inland gusts of up to 90mph, and winds of over 100mph on exposed coasts and hills, especially in the west. This will cause bridge closures, train and bus cancellations, etc, and could lead to fallen trees, flying debris, power cuts, etc. Stay at home if you can and make sure you have what you need for the day - prioritise your safety and check if schools, nurseries, colleges etc will be closed in your area.

It was an honour that our Managing Director @AbdulBostani2 attended the Chief Constable’s Engagement Dinner at the @PoliceScotland Headquarters in Tulliallan Castle. The evening was a fantastic opportunity to connect with #community organisations and groups from across Scotland, sharing insights and strengthening #relationships. It’s great to see our police working diligently to reassure our diverse communities, ensuring safety and inclusion for everyone. Initiatives like these highlight the importance of fostering trust and #collaboration across all sectors of society.

RT @GlasgowCC: ⚠️ Due to #StormÉowyn all our Schools and Council Nurseries will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January 2025). Your school/n…

در تاریخ ۲۰ جنوری ۲۰۲۵، نهاد گلاسگو – افغان یونایتد به همکاری شورای شهر گلاسگو، یازدهمین برنامه فرهنگی «شب برنز – مولانا» را در شهر گلاسگو در اسکاتلند برگزار کرد. این برنامه به‌طور سالانه به‌منظور گرامی‌داشت دو شاعر بزرگ جهان، مولانا جلاالدین بلخی - رومی و رابرت برنز برگزار می‌شود. مولانا جلاالدین محمد بلخی رومی، شاعر برجسته زبان فارسی قرن سیزدهم میلادی، نه‌تنها در میان فارسی‌زبانان بلکه در سراسر جهان به‌دلیل اشعار انسان‌گرایانه‌اش شهرت دارد. رابرت برنز نیز شاعر بزرگ اسکاتلندی قرن هجدهم میلادی است که اشعارش الهام‌بخش بیداری و آگاهی در میان ملت‌ها بوده و در سطح جهانی شناخته‌شده است. در این برنامه، آقای باب دوریس، نماینده پارلمان اسکاتلند برای حوزه گلاسگو مریهیل و اسپرینگبرن؛ خانم ژاکلین مک‌لارن، لرد پرووست و رئیس شورای شهر گلاسگو؛ خانم سوزان ایتکن، رهبر شورای شهر گلاسگو؛ آقای پیتر پرینگل، رئیس فدراسیون جهانی رابرت برنز؛ و مهمانانی از دولت اسکاتلند، شورای شهر گلاسگو، و نهادهای فعال در زمینه حقوق مهاجران و جامعه مدنی اسکاتلند حضور داشتند. همچنین شماری از شهروندان افغانستان مقیم اسکاتلند و دیگر شهرهای بریتانیا، دیپلمات‌ها و شهروندان تاجیکستان، ایران و ترکیه نیز در برنامه شرکت کرده بودند. هدف از برگزاری شب برنز – رومی، معرفی اندیشه‌ها و دیدگاه‌های این دو شاعر بزرگ و ترویج پیام‌های انسان‌گرایانه و همزیستی مسالمت‌آمیز آن‌هاست. علاوه بر آن، این برنامه فرصتی برای تبادلات فرهنگی میان جوامع اسکاتلندی و فرهنگ‌های رایج در افغانستان و کشورهای فارسی‌زبان است، تا درک متقابل میان مردمان این دو منطقه افزایش یافته و ارتقای زندگی مسالمت‌آمیز در جوامع مختلف در اسکاتلند و سایر شهرهای بریتانیا تسهیل شود. شعار امسال شب برنز – رومی «اتحاد، تعامل، مشارکت و هم‌پیمانی» بود که به خوبی در اشعار هر دو شاعر بزرگ انعکاس یافته و نیاز هر عصر انسان‌هاست. در این مراسم، سخنرانان به بررسی شخصیت، باورها، اندیشه‌ها و دیدگاه‌های این دو شاعر بزرگ پرداختند و همچنین درباره فرهنگ و تاریخ مردمان اسکاتلند و جهان فارسی‌زبان، به‌ویژه افغانستان، سخن گفتند. آنان بر اهمیت ترویج فرهنگ پذیرش متقابل و تقویت همزیستی مسالمت‌آمیز تأکید کردند. برای معرفی بهتر فرهنگ افغانستان، نمایش صنایع دستی و لباس‌های محلی و ملی افغانستان نیز در برنامه گنجانده شده بود. همچنین، برای آشنایی بیشتر مهمانان با غذاهای مردمان افغانستان و اسکاتلند، غذاهایی محلی از افغانستان و هَگِس (Haggis) که غذای ملی اسکاتلند است، برای مهمان تهیه شده بود. گروه موسیقی پایپ بند جامعه گُوان (Govan Community Pipe Band) موسیقی و آهنگ‌های سنتی اسکاتلندی را اجرا کردند. علاوه بر این، گروه هنری «نوازندگان در تبعید»، آهنگ‌هایی به زبان‌های فارسی و انگلیسی ارائه کردند. گروهی از شاگردان مکتب زبان فارسی نهاد گلاسگو افغان یونایتد که لباس‌های ملی افغانستان را بر تن داشتند، نیز ترانه‌هایی به هر دو زبان فارسی و انگلیسی اجرا کردند. همچنین گروه هنری کرال اوکراینی (Ukrainian Choir) ترانه‌هایی را در حمایت از پایان جنگ‌ها و برقراری صلح جهانی خواندند. در برنامه شب فرهنگی برنز – مولانا، که هر ساله توسط نهاد گلاسگو – افغان یونایتد در اسکاتلند برگزار می‌شود، با انتخاب شعارهای ویژه، تلاش می‌شود تا دیدگاه‌ها و اندیشه‌های این دو شاعر بزرگ معرفی و فرهنگ‌های غنی دو ملت ترویج یابد. برنامه‌ریزی‌هایی برای گسترش این برنامه در سال‌های آینده روی دست است تا با بهبود کیفیت و افزایش دامنه حضور، تأثیر بیشتری بر تقویت پیوندهای فرهنگی و انسانی داشته باشد.

A Performance to Remember! 🎶✨ Our incredible Glasgow Afghan United children's group stole the show at last night's Burns Supper, singing A Man’s a Man for a’ That by #RobertBurns. Their heartfelt performance earned a standing ovation and left the audience in awe. Proud of these young stars for showcasing the beauty of #music, #unity, and talent! 🌟 . . . . #Burns2025 #Rumi #Glasgow #Glasgowcitychambers

RT @NabizadaKhushal: It was a pleasure to attend the ‘Burns – Rumi Night’ organised by @GlasgowAU. Gained valuable insights into the works…