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Report Launch Event: Proudly Muslim & Black 2022

The Proudly Muslim & Black 2022 report, entitled Race, Faith & Community in Contemporary Britain, is being launched this Thursday 22nd September. It is a landmark series of essays from over 40 authors...

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Sep 16, 2022

Colour, Crafts, Conversations and a Cuppa: The Spectacular Return of the National ‘Visit My Mosque’ Campaign

PRESS RELEASE More than 200 Mosques welcomed thousands of visitors over the weekend, 3rd and 4th of September, for the seventh annual ‘Visit My Mosque’ (VMM) – the largest coordinated Mosque open day ...

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Sep 5, 2022

Muslim of Council of Britain welcomes the return of Visit My Mosque, the largest Mosque open day event in the UK

PRESS RELEASE The Muslim of Council of Britain (MCB) welcomes the return of Visit My Mosque (VMM), the largest Mosque open day event in the UK This weekend, on Saturday, 3 rd and Sunday, 4 th Septembe...

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Aug 31, 2022

Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) responds to the release of a divisive film in British cinemas

A new film entitled ‘The Lady of Heaven’ has been condemned as divisive and sectarian by scholars across the rich traditions of Islam. The MCB, which proudly represents affiliates from across the diff...

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Jun 5, 2022

MCB visit Muslim Communites in Wales

Connecting with Welsh Muslims May 2022 MCB Secretary General Zara Mohammed and MCB Assistant Secretary-General, Dr Shahzad Amin undertook a 4-day visit (20 th –23 rd May 2022), of Welsh towns and citi...

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Jun 3, 2022

Queen’s Birthday Honours List – June 2022

The Muslim Council of Britain congratulates many of the names recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, in this, the Platinum Jubilee Year. We congratulate all those recognised for their public...

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Jun 1, 2022

FAQs: Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme

On 19 May 2022, the UK Government announced that applications for the 2022/23 round of the Places of Worship Protective Security Fund are now open. Additionally, due to the high threat of hate crime f...

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May 23, 2022

Connecting with Muslims in Dewsbury and Batley

On March 4 and 5 2022, the Muslim Council of Britain’s leadership team visited the towns of Batley and Dewsbury to meet its affiliates, community activists, faith leaders and politicians. Led by MCB S...

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Mar 14, 2022

Muslim Council of Britain urges Peers to reject the Government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

STATEMENT Today, members of the House of Lords have their last chance to amend part 3 of t he Government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which covers peaceful protesting. The Government h...

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Jan 17, 2022

Azeem Rafiq DCMS testimony: Challenging institutional racism in Britain today

Azeem Rafiq, former Yorkshire County cricketer, provided a witness statement to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) parliamentary committee on Tuesday, 16th November. Azeem Rafiq’s testimony ...

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Nov 17, 2021

Liverpool car explosion: Muslims pay tribute to hero taxi driver

STATEMENT The Muslim Council of Britain today praised the bravery of David Perry, the Liverpool taxi driver whose swift response may have prevented a wider atrocity in the city. Zara Mohammed, Secreta...

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Nov 15, 2021

Muslim Council of Britain welcomes Inter Faith Week 2021

Today marks the start of Inter Faith Week 2021; a week dedicated to strengthening inter faith relations, increasing awareness of the distinct faith traditions in the UK and understanding between peopl...

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Nov 15, 2021

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