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Muslim Diversity Study
@muslimdiversity.bsky.social
Bluesky account for @templetonrelig.bsky.social funded project `A National Longitudinal Study of Muslim Diversity and Flourishing` in New Zealand. PI @usmanafzali.bsky.social
Website: https://www.muslimdiversitystudy.com
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What an inspiring evening in beautiful Nelson 🌿🏙️
We had the most engaging kōrero with the small but vibrant Muslim community at Multicultural Nelson Tasman 🕌💬
So much kindness, curiosity, and support — thank you, Nelson! 💕 Special shoutout to our collaborators for your wonderful mahi 🙏✨
What an inspiring evening in beautiful Nelson 🌿🏙️
We had the most engaging kōrero with the small but vibrant Muslim community at Multicultural Nelson Tasman 🕌💬
So much kindness, curiosity, and support — thank you, Nelson! 💕 Special shoutout to our collaborators for your wonderful mahi 🙏✨
October 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Meaningful kōrero with the Manawatū Muslim Association, Palmy North Masjid community 🕌💬
Shared our MDS findings and received incredible love and support 💕
A truly unforgettable evening 🌙✨
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmynorth #aotearoa🇳🇿
October 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We can’t thank enough our wonderful collaborators at CARE 🤝💚 Grateful for the long-lasting support and partnership!
It was great connecting at Massey University’s PN campus 🏫🌳 with collaborators and academics who care about Muslim resilience and representation in Aotearoa 💫
October 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Wonderful ECR hui at the University of Canterbury — sunny skies, great energy, and inspiring plans for our early career researchers network. Thanks to everyone for fostering such a supportive and safe space 🤩🙌🏽❤️
October 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
✨ A Quick Reminder! ✨
Alongside our morning talk today at Massey University, Palmerston North, we’ve got two more evening sessions coming up 🙌
🌆 Tonight – Palmerston North
🌆 Tomorrow – Nelson
Bring your friends, family, colleagues — finger food will be served! 🍴🌟
October 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’re coming to Massey University, Palmerston North today!
📍 Massey Campus
🕥 10:30 AM
Join us for a meaningful conversation in collaboration with Massey University academics, researchers & scholars. Listen, connect, reflect — see you there! 👋
October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
📣 Meet our amazing speakers for the upcoming talks in Palmerston North and Nelson! We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 #muslimdiversitystudy
October 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
✨ Rare snaps from our Dunedin event — our very first talk of the year! 📍
The photos may be a little rough (sorry, Dunedin lighting 😅), but the conversations were brilliant💡
Here’s our little throwback to April 2025 — what a way to kick off the year! 🙌 #throwbac #dunedinevents
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM

We’re bringing the Muslim Diversity Study Key Findings to your community in Palmerston North & Nelson!
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmerstonnorthnz #nelsonnz #communityevent
September 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
✨ Throwing it back to our May kōrero in #Wellington!
We were joined by students, researchers, scholars, and academics — all coming together for a rich morning of learning and discussion. 📚🤝
So grateful to everyone who engaged with the #MuslimDiversityStudy
September 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
✨ Unforgettable moments from our #christchurch talks in August!
The energy was incredible. 🙌🏽🔋
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice & supported #muslimdiversitystudy 🧡
September 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Throwing it back to our talks in #auckland
An unforgettable gathering — youth voices, inspiring women leaders & our elders all in one space. 💬🌟
We’re so grateful for everyone who came in to get insights on #muslimdiversitystudy in #aoetearoa 🙏🌏
September 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM
✨ Fresh drops from our recent talk in #hamilton
We were blessed with an incredible crowd — from youth speakers and women leaders to our wise community elders. 🫶
Thank you for showing up, sharing your voice, and supporting #muslimdiversitystudy for the wider #muslim community. 🌙💬
September 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We're in Hamilton. Get the latest insights from #muslimdiversitystudy tonight.
📷 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue:S Block Room S.1.04 - University of Waikato, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton 3216.
All are welcome!
August 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
🚨 We’re presenting TOMORROW! 🚨
⏰ 11:00 AM
Symposium: Muslim Diversity Study: Community-Led Science
👩‍🏫 Topics:
1️⃣ Inception/Co-Design – Tuba Azeem
2️⃣ RAs’ Experiences – Farah Shawkat & Hashini Madarasinge
3️⃣ Islamophobia Scale Analysis – Jamila Badis
4️⃣ Religious Discrimination & Wellbeing – Usman Afzali
August 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎉 Clips from our talk where we shared the latest findings from #MDS & heard directly from inspiring community + youth leaders. 💡✨ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in #Christchurch — your energy and voices made it such a special event. 🙌
Grateful to the whole MDS team for making this happen. ❤️
August 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Meet our awesome speakers & don’t miss the chance to network with them—plus get the latest insights from #muslimdiversitystudy
Join us in #christchurch today
🗓 29th August 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: UoC

Join us in #hamilton this Sunday
🗓 31st August 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: UoW
August 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We’re in the city and can’t wait to see you! 🎉 Bring your friends, family, and colleagues—everyone’s welcome!
#christchurch
🗓 Date: 29th August 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: The Undercroft at University of Canterbury
Ground floor, Puaka-James Hight Building
August 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
We're sharing our key findings with Christchurch and Hamilton communities this month. Register via #eventbrite
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August 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM