Sports & Activities — Sisters
Move, connect, belong.
Sisters Sports & Activities creates a welcoming, inclusive space for sisters to connect through sports, wellbeing, and community-driven events — encouraging active lifestyles while strengthening meaningful connections.
About us
Built by sisters, for sisters.
Sisters S&A was established in November 2024, with its first event held in April 2025. Run by a team of five sisters, the initiative was created to bring sisters together through shared experiences that promote both physical wellbeing and social connection.
Our events are shaped by the ideas and suggestions of the community, allowing us to create unique, engaging, and inclusive experiences. We strive to strengthen sisterhood and encourage active lifestyles in a supportive and comfortable environment.
What we do
Community & Connection
We host regular events (monthly or bi-monthly) that provide a space for sisters to meet, socialise, and build lasting connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Wellbeing & Activity
Our events focus on promoting physical activity and overall wellbeing — from sports-based sessions to interactive workshops that support physical health.
Engaging Experiences
Each event is thoughtfully designed to be enjoyable and meaningful — whether through games, workshops, or creative activities, there's something for everyone.
Past activities
A look at what we've run
Beyond Shahr Ramadan
A reflective and social gathering featuring a workshop on maintaining habits after Ramadan, followed by an interactive Q&A and a catered brunch — a relaxed atmosphere that encouraged connection and meaningful discussion.
Marks of Mourning
Combining spiritual reflection and creativity: Qur'an recitation and a lecture on the life of Sayyida Zainab (as), followed by a calligraphy workshop. Sisters enjoyed refreshments and took home their own pieces.
Sip & Serve
A dynamic padel event at Brent Cross, featuring team mini-games alongside off-court activities — matcha tasting, cup decorating, polaroid photos, and reflection cards.
Pilates & Lattes
A Pilates-based social with Pilazees — four beginner-friendly sessions targeting different muscle groups, accessible for all levels, with gift bags and a choice of coffee or matcha.
Hike for Hussain
Held during Eid al-Ghadeer at Curbar Edge in the Peak District — an inspiring talk, an on-the-day photography challenge, and prizes. A powerful mix of activity, reflection, and community.
Journey of the Lady of Light
A winter hike at Ludchurch in the Peak District — a more reflective and serene atmosphere focused on connection, contemplation, and shared experience outdoors.
Names of Mercy
The Names We Call Upon — an interactive workshop on the beautiful names of Allah (Asma Allah al-Husna), with journalling, reflection, and sisterhood, in collaboration with Divine Discussion.
Reflect & Restore
A sisters' mat Pilates session paired with a discussion circle on spiritual fluctuations, expectations, and the invisible load — movement and meaningful reflection combined.
Women of Light
A Mawlid celebration of the Sayyidaat — a day of noor, sisterhood and reflection, with a marketplace, refreshments and a raffle.
Light Within
Essence of Wilayah — four powerful workshops discovering wilayah, devotion and purpose, and the light within.
Tea Talks: The Feminine Identity
A sisters-only Tea Talks evening on the feminine identity with Sister Amina Taki — honest reflection and warm conversation at Brunel University London.
Strength in Service
An exclusive series of practical workshops to take service further — Khidma, Leadership, and Graphic Design — with a talk on the essence of khidma by Seyed Jaafar Hosseini Milani.
Clay & Chai
A sisters' pottery-painting social — part of the Sayyidaat al-Noor (Women of Light) convention — blending creativity, tea, and connection.
In Honour of Umm ul-Banin
An evening in honour of Umm ul-Banin (SA), the symbol of patience — remembrance, discussion, recitation, and networking.
Beyond Boundaries
The Sisters' Convention — a day of workshops and an exclusively-female Q&A session at King's College London.
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