Yasmine Dar\u2019s appointment is a historic move for Manchester that has been welcomed by the city\u2019s diverse communities
\n Manchester
\nThe city of Manchester has appointed its first Asian Muslim woman as Lord Mayor, in a historic move that has been welcomed by the city\u2019s diverse communities.
\nYasmine Dar, a Labour councillor for Moston, was elected to the ceremonial role at a council meeting on Wednesday. She will serve for one year, during which time she will represent the city at civic events and promote its interests.
\nDar, who was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, has lived in Manchester for over 50 years. She is a passionate advocate for social justice and has worked in the welfare sector for many years. She is also the founder of the award-winning charity \u201cCommunity on Solid Ground\u201d, which provides support to young people in Whalley Range.
\nIn her acceptance speech, Dar said she was \u201chumbled and honored\u201d to be appointed Lord Mayor. She pledged to use her position to promote diversity and inclusion, and to work to make Manchester a city where everyone feels welcome.
\nDar\u2019s appointment is a significant milestone for Manchester, which has a large and growing Asian Muslim population. It is a sign of the city\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and it is an inspiration to other communities.
\nDar\u2019s term as Lord Mayor will begin on July 1. She will be supported by her daughter Amina as Lady Mayoress, and her brother Majid Dar, a former Manchester councillor, as Consort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Yasmine Dar\u2019s appointment is a historic move for Manchester that has been welcomed by the city\u2019s diverse communities Manchester The city of Manchester has appointed its first Asian Muslim woman as Lord Mayor, in a historic move that has been welcomed by the city\u2019s diverse communities. Yasmine Dar, a Labour councillor for Moston, was elected […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":332073,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-332040","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n