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British lawmakers slam government for not tackling rising Islamophobia
December 8, 2023
British lawmakers slam government for not tackling rising Islamophobia
The ‘Voice of America’, a US state-owned news network, has said that British Parliamentarians from various political parties, including the ruling Conservatives, harshly criticized the government for failing to address rising anti-Muslim hatred and ways to tackle such crimes. The…
British university sets up research group to investigate challenges faced by Muslims
December 8, 2023
British university sets up research group to investigate challenges faced by Muslims
Liverpool Hope University has set-up a new interdisciplinary research group to examine the challenges faced by British Muslims in 21st-century Britain. The main aims of the “Muslims in Britain Research Group” are to develop and share new ideas of research…
UK: Hate attacks against Muslims doubled in one decade
July 25, 2023
UK: Hate attacks against Muslims doubled in one decade
The monitoring group “Tel Mama” in England announced in a report that confirmed and unconfirmed cases of anti-Muslim hatred increased from 584 cases in 2012 to 1,212 cases in 2021. Incidents of anti-Muslim hate have doubled in the last decade,…
Shia Muslims to hold Ashura march, Quran-raising ceremony in London
July 22, 2023
Shia Muslims to hold Ashura march, Quran-raising ceremony in London
The deputy of the secretary-general of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine and one of the participants in the establishment of the central Husseini procession in the British capital London, Alaa Ahmed Dia al-Din, said on Thursday that a crowd of Shia…
Rare Qurans, Shia exegesis books displayed at annual book fair in London
July 10, 2023
Rare Qurans, Shia exegesis books displayed at annual book fair in London
The British Capital, London, has hosted an annual rare book fair, with more than 100 book display stands, particularly specialized in old books, Qur’an manuscripts and Shia books on Quran exegesis that worth millions of dollars. Media outlets, followed by…
80 civilians possibly killed by British forces in Afghanistan
July 5, 2023
80 civilians possibly killed by British forces in Afghanistan
A new investigation suggests that 80 Afghan civilians may have been killed by the British Air Force. According to a report published by the Guardian newspaper on Sunday, July 2, lawyers of the bereaved families said in the process of…
New scholarship launched for British Muslims
June 27, 2023
New scholarship launched for British Muslims
Wolfson College and the Aziz Foundation have joined forces to launch a new scholarship program aimed at supporting postgraduate education for students from British Muslim communities. The initiative seeks to address the underrepresentation of British Muslims in postgraduate programs by…
Northampton Annual Majlis commemorating the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima
June 26, 2023
Northampton Annual Majlis commemorating the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima
Northampton hosts its annual majlis commemorating the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima, peace be upon her. This is known as Europe’s largest majlis also marking it as their 21st annual majlis. The program starts at 6:30am with traditional Pakistani breakfast and…
London Vigil for Muslim family killed in Islamophobic attack
June 8, 2023
London Vigil for Muslim family killed in Islamophobic attack
The Afzaal family were killed in a deliberate Islamophobic attack two years ago. The four family members were moved into by a pickup driver who specifically targeted them due to their faith. Three generations of the Muslim Canadian family were…