British Muslims Invited to Stand for Leadership of the Muslim Council of Britain in 2025 23 November 2024 is the deadline for candidate nominations for the leadership of Muslim Council of Britain. Key Points: • Election in January 2025 as first female leader of the MCB completes maximum s... British Muslims General News MCB Updates Press Releases Nov 11, 2024
MCB Secretary General joins City Hall Remembrance Day Service The MCB Secretary-General joined faith leaders for a poignant Remembrance Day service at City Hall with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the London Assembly and the Royal British Legion. This year’s s... Community Stories General News History MCB Updates Nov 11, 2024
MCB Marks Armistice Day 2024 On Armistice Day, we commemorate all those who sacrificed their lives in war for the freedoms we hold today. Among them were people of many faiths, including the millions of Muslims who served with co... General News History MCB Updates Press Releases Nov 10, 2024
MCB Response: Trump Wins 2024 US Election Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, securing the 270 electoral votes needed for the presidency. There is apprehension about what this outcome will mean for global... General News International Affairs MCB Updates Politics Press Releases Nov 6, 2024
End the Massacre: Protect Gaza’s Children We are horrified by the harrowing scenes in Northern Gaza, where reports indicate a full-scale massacre and widespread destruction. UNICEF has reported over 50 children killed in Jabalia within the pa... General News International Affairs MCB Updates Palestine Press Releases Nov 4, 2024
Muslim Women’s Council ‘Daughters of Eve’ Conference On Saturday, October 19, the Muslim Women’s Council (MWC) hosted their ‘Daughters of Eve’ in Bradford. The conference celebrated the resilience, achievements, and leadership of Muslim women across the... Community Stories General News MCB Updates Oct 31, 2024
MCB Condemns Israeli Knesset Ban on UNRWA The Muslim Council of Britain strongly condemns the Israeli Knesset’s recent vote to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within Israel. In a 92-10 vote, the Knesset b... General News MCB Updates Press Releases Oct 29, 2024
Tommy Robinson Jailed for False Allegations Against Syrian Refugee Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court after admitting to breaching an injunction that prevented him from repeating libellous allegations against a Syrian refug... General News MCB Updates Press Releases Oct 29, 2024
Global Peace and Unity Festival 2024 On 19th-20th October, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) had the pleasure of attending the Global Peace and Unity (GPU) Festival 2024 . After a 10-year hiatus, the GPU brought together 50,000 people ... Community Stories General News MCB Updates Oct 21, 2024
The National Burial Council 9th Annual Conference Our Assistant Secretary-General, Dr Shahzad Amin attended the National Burial Council’s 9th Annual Conference in Leicester. The Conference featured an outstanding lineup of speakers and workshops, att... Community Stories General News MCB Updates Oct 14, 2024
Israeli Attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital Tents Horrifying scenes as Israeli strikes set a hospital in Dier al-Balah, Gaza and surrounding camps ablaze, killing families and children sheltering in already unimaginable conditions. The death toll in ... Community Stories General News MCB Updates Press Releases Oct 14, 2024
MCB Responds to Shocking Hate Crime Statistics The Home Office’s recent report on hate crime for England and Wales reveals that nearly 40% of all religiously motivated hate crimes target Muslim communities, with 3,866 cases reported in the year en... General News MCB Updates Press Releases Oct 11, 2024