Join BIYA BIYA at Eli Tea Bar Chicago for a queer Muslim mixer! Find new friends amongst crafts, games, and convo. As Queer Muslims, it is rare to find spaces that cater to the nuances of our lived experiences. Come join us in creating a community space for us together! 

Eli Tea Bar is independent tea shop featuring natural and organic loose leaf teas, bubble tea, and kombucha. Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available for purchase.

🌹 ABOUT YOUR HOSTS 🌹

Sakina Ali (they/them) is a Queer and Muslim South Asian who grew up in Texas. They are a psychologist and multimedia artist currently living in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. Their work as an artist and therapist centers on healing through connecting with ancestral wisdom, challenging oppressive systems, and building community. 

Mumtaz Zaidi (they/he) 
As a Queer Desi from the South with both Muslim and Queer identities, Taz has often yearned for opportunities to build inclusive communities. They work to support Chicago's unhoused Queer youth and are wrapping up his graduate studies with a focus on culturally-affirming and systemic sex therapy for marginalized people.