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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...

Community Stories Intra-Faith MCB Updates Press Releases Unity

Jun 5, 2022

Co-ordinating efforts on COVID-19 – listen back to Community Briefing Calls

Co-ordinating efforts on COVID-19 – Listen back to Community Briefing Calls As part of bringing unity to the Muslim communities’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, the MCB is collaborating with the lead...

Community COVID-19 General News MCB Updates Unity

Mar 31, 2020

Being Black, British and Muslim Today

To mark Black History Month 2019, the Muslim Council of Britain held an event at the House of Parliament on 29 October 2019 hosted by Naz Shah MP, exploring the intersections of faith and race entitle...

Antisemitism and Racism British Muslims Diversity And Inclusion Heritage History MCB Updates Muslims Race Unity

Oct 30, 2019

Secretary General’s Op-Ed Published in The Times Red Box

1st March 2019 Today, The Times have published an Op-Ed written by the MCB’s Secretary General, Harun Khan, in their Red Box morning briefing. Entitled, ‘ From Brexit to Begum, Britain is divided. Mus...

British Muslims Islam MCB Updates Mosques Secretary General Unity

Mar 1, 2019

As hate crimes rise, Muslim leaders take the lead in visiting Churches, Synagogues and Temples

Symbolic interfaith visits come in week where over 250 mosques open their doors to the public on #VisitMyMosque day. Muslim faith leaders from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland took part i...

Inter Faith Islam Mosques Muslims Press Releases Secretary General Spiritual Unity

Feb 27, 2019

Black British Muslims: Celebrating Heritage and Exploring Challenges

A conference exploring Black Muslim heritage, identity formation, the role of women and issues such as anti-Black racism was held by the Muslim Council of Britain and partner organisations in London o...

Antisemitism and Racism British Muslims Diversity And Inclusion Heritage History Islam Muslims Press Releases Race Unity Young People

Feb 11, 2019

Exploring Black Muslim History and Heritage Event – 9 Feb 2019

The Muslim Council of Britain in collaboration with SOAS’s Centre for African Studies, the Centre for Islamic Middle Eastern Law, Everyday Muslims and Archive initiative and other participating partne...

Antisemitism and Racism British Muslims Heritage History MCB Updates Muslims Race Unity

Jan 28, 2019

Register for #VisitMyMosque 2019!

It’s back for the fifth year! #VisitMyMosque will be taking place on Sunday 3rd March 2019. If your Mosque has not yet signed up to take part in the biggest national Mosque open day, you can register ...

British Muslims Inter Faith MCB Updates Mosques Muslims Unity

Dec 23, 2018

Prime Minister and London Mayor Take Part in Visit My Mosque day

18 February 2018 Prime Minister Theresa May, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London and Andy Street joined tens of thousands of visitors at over 200 open mosques today. Over 200 mosques across the UK opened ...

Inter Faith Islam Mosques Multiculturalism Muslims Press Releases Unity

Feb 18, 2018

#VisitMyMosque 2018 Press Conference Launch

On Thursday 15th February, the Muslim Council of Britain held a press conference with the Al-Manaar Centre (MCHC) in Kensington. The press conference was held to provide information and an update on t...

Community Stories Integration Inter Faith Islam Mosques Multiculturalism Muslims Spiritual Unity

Feb 16, 2018

90% of people haven’t been inside a mosque – change that this weekend!

13 February 2018 Most Britons know very little about Muslims as over 200 mosques open their doors on 18 February A YouGov Poll commissioned by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has found that almost...

British Muslims Integration Inter Faith Intra-Faith Islam Mosques Multiculturalism Muslims Press Releases Spiritual Unity

Feb 13, 2018

Launch Event: Visit My Mosque Day 2018

7 February 2018 Open Doors, Open Mosques, Open Communities Over 200 mosques across the UK are getting set to open their doors on 18 February as part of Visit My Mosque Day 2018 with the aim of buildin...

Inter Faith Islam Mosques Multiculturalism Muslims Press Releases Unity

Feb 7, 2018

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