United Kingdom
One in five British Muslims have used food banks due to rising living costs, according to The Independent
November 15, 2022
One in five British Muslims have used food banks due to rising living costs, according to The Independent
Around one in five British Muslims have had to use food banks since last August due to the rising cost of living, according to a new report. Research by Muslim Census revealed that over half of British Muslims had some…
Mosque in Middleborough opens its door to other faiths to learn about Islam
November 14, 2022
Mosque in Middleborough opens its door to other faiths to learn about Islam
A mosque in Teesside, UK, opened its doors for people and answered their questions. The Central Masjid, on Southfield Road in Middlesbrough, hosted a day of tours, Q&A sessions with snacks and refreshments for the public to enjoy. Teessiders were…
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
November 12, 2022
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
A study on the sources of hate speech on Twitter said that 86% of anti-Muslim content comes from three main countries: America, Britain, and India. According to the study, conducted by the Islamic Council of Victoria, Australia, nearly four million…
Mahfil Ali Organization in London announces the construction of a huge building to serve UK’s Shias
November 10, 2022
Mahfil Ali Organization in London announces the construction of a huge building to serve UK’s Shias
The Peace Center of Mahfil Ali Organization of Shia Muslims in the British capital, London, announced the initiation of the construction of its building, which will be a huge complex embracing Shias in the region and involving them in various…
The ‘UK’s first and biggest Islamic art gallery’ at Bradford mill
November 7, 2022
The ‘UK’s first and biggest Islamic art gallery’ at Bradford mill
A “unique” Islamic art gallery in a Bradford mill is believed to be the first experience of its kind in the UK and Europe. Artz-i Islamic Art & Gift Gallery has transformed part of an old mill on Longside Lane…
Immigration Officials Ramp Up Mosque Visits in UK
November 7, 2022
Immigration Officials Ramp Up Mosque Visits in UK
British immigration officials have ramped up visits to religious centers in an effort to crack down on illegal migration. As part of the “hostile environment” strategy, launched in 2012 under former home secretary Theresa May, authorities have overseen a four-fold…
London: Major efforts by Hyderi Islamic Center to increase the Shia presence and openness to British society
November 6, 2022
London: Major efforts by Hyderi Islamic Center to increase the Shia presence and openness to British society
The management of the Hyderi Center in the British capital (London) confirmed the success of the center’s activities and religious and social activities in opening up to the British society with its different religious orientations and affiliations. The center’s management…
British government drops plan to combat anti-Muslim hatred, The Independent says
October 30, 2022
British government drops plan to combat anti-Muslim hatred, The Independent says
The British government has dropped work on an official definition of Islamophobia that was promised over three years ago amid mounting concern over inaction on the issue, The Independent said in an article. Muslims are the most targeted group for…
British court considers demands of Muslim minority to ban Xinjiang cotton
October 27, 2022
British court considers demands of Muslim minority to ban Xinjiang cotton
A Uyghur organization and human rights group are suing the UK government to challenge Britain’s failure to prevent the import of cotton products linked to forced labor and other abuses in China’s far western region of Xinjiang. Tuesday’s hearing in London’s…
Report celebrates contributions of Muslim charities to British society
October 25, 2022
Report celebrates contributions of Muslim charities to British society
A new report celebrated the significant contributions Muslim organizations make to British society and described some of the hurdles they face. The ‘Bridges of Hope’ report by the Muslim Charities Forum found that Muslim organizations in Britain engage in a…