United Kingdom
Community Iftar Hosts Hundreds at Villa Park
March 23, 2025
Community Iftar Hosts Hundreds at Villa Park
Around 400 people attended a community Iftar meal at Aston Villa’s football stadium, Villa Park, on Friday evening, BBC reported. The event, organized by the charity Ramadan Tent Project, allowed local community members to break their fast together during Ramadan,…
New Forest to be Created in West England with 20 Million Trees by 2050
March 22, 2025
New Forest to be Created in West England with 20 Million Trees by 2050
The UK government has announced the creation of a new Western Forest spanning 2,500 hectares (6,200 acres) across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Bristol, The Guardian reported. This initiative aims to plant 20 million trees by 2050 as part of the…
Unity Iftar Dinner Promotes Interfaith Understanding in Oldham
March 16, 2025
Unity Iftar Dinner Promotes Interfaith Understanding in Oldham
The European Islamic Centre in Oldham on Saturday hosted a ‘Unity Iftar’ dinner aimed at fostering community engagement and understanding among different faiths, Asian Image reported. The event, attended by Mayor Zahid Chauhan and Council Leader Arooj Shah, brought together…
Reform UK Candidate Fired for Offensive Anti-Islam Tweets
March 13, 2025
Reform UK Candidate Fired for Offensive Anti-Islam Tweets
Dan Cooper, a Reform UK candidate and former senior HR executive at law firm CMS, was dismissed after posting “I hate Islam” on social media, The Telegraph reported. Over his 12 years at CMS, he made several controversial remarks regarding…
Former Catholic Church in St. John’s to Become Mosque
March 12, 2025
Former Catholic Church in St. John’s to Become Mosque
A former Catholic church in St. John’s, the Mary Queen of Peace, is being converted into a mosque by the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, CBC news reported. President Haseen Khan expressed excitement about the new space, which will…
Concerns Rise as UK Government Cuts Funding to Tell Mama Amid Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
March 12, 2025
Concerns Rise as UK Government Cuts Funding to Tell Mama Amid Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
With anti-Muslim hate crimes soaring by 165% since the onset of the Israel-Palestine conflict, concerns are mounting among British Muslim communities following the UK government’s decision to withdraw funding from Tell Mama, a key organization monitoring Islamophobia, Middle East Monitor…
Ramadan Tent Project Hosts Historic Iftar at Shakespeare’s Globe
March 11, 2025
Ramadan Tent Project Hosts Historic Iftar at Shakespeare’s Globe
The Ramadan Tent Project (RTP) has once again transformed Shakespeare’s Globe into a vibrant space for community and connection, hosting an iftar for nearly 500 attendees, Arab News reported. This marks the RTP’s second event at the iconic 17th-century theater,…
Islamophobic Graffiti in London Linked to Crypto Bounty Campaign
March 6, 2025
Islamophobic Graffiti in London Linked to Crypto Bounty Campaign
In recent weeks, Islamophobic graffiti has emerged on mosques in east and south London, prompting local authorities to investigate a digital campaign operating through various Telegram groups, English Yabiladi reported. These groups reportedly offered cryptocurrency rewards, including £100, for creating…
UK Unions Urge Action to Protect Creative Workers Amid AI Developments
March 4, 2025
UK Unions Urge Action to Protect Creative Workers Amid AI Developments
Unions in the UK are calling for immediate action to safeguard workers in the creative industries as artificial intelligence (AI) technology rapidly evolves, The Guardian reported. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) emphasized the need for “proper guardrails” for artists, writers,…
TikTok Under Investigation in the UK for Children’s Data Use
March 4, 2025
TikTok Under Investigation in the UK for Children’s Data Use
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok regarding its handling of children’s personal information, Anadolu Agency reported. The inquiry focuses on how the platform utilizes data from users aged 13-17 to recommend content and tailor…