Al-Azhar Observatory Highlights Rise in UK Islamophobia, Mosque Visit Initiative

Al-Azhar Observatory Highlights Rise in UK Islamophobia, Mosque Visit Initiative
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Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism has highlighted concerns over rising Islamophobia in Britain while drawing attention to the 11th “Visit My Mosque” initiative.

The Observatory cited a report by The Guardian on the initiative, organised by the Muslim Council of Britain with more than 100 mosques participating across cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Sheffield.

According to the Observatory, the initiative comes amid reported increases in online intolerance and anti-Muslim incidents, including cases targeting Muslims in north London. Reported incidents included verbal abuse directed at worshippers and vandalism at a mosque.

The participating mosques are holding public events featuring traditional food and tea, educational talks, activities and art exhibitions to encourage direct engagement between Muslims and wider communities.

The Observatory said such initiatives demonstrate the importance of personal interaction in challenging stereotypes and countering discrimination, describing friendship and solidarity as stronger responses to hatred and division.