Mohammed Bashir

Mohammed Bashir is a 29-year-old grocery store manager from Dubai, who has lived in Belfast for six years. He manages a Syrian-run supermarket that was devastated by arson during a wave of racist attacks in August 2024. Bashir, who speaks four languages and has a background in law, has become a vocal advocate for immigrant business owners affected by violence in the city. Despite facing intimidation and challenges in securing financial support from local authorities, he expresses a determination to move forward and rebuild, highlighting the positive community support he has received.