July 2020 Newsletter
The MCB July 2020 E-Newsletter now out Click here to read the full newsletter Click here to view the archive of MCB E-Newsletters This Month:…
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Eid al-Adha 2020
Salaam Alaykum, During these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, the weight of our good deeds are amplified, and it presents us with an opportunity to…
The Labour Party Undertakes to Reflect on Suggestions Put Forward on Kashmir Policy in Roundtable Facilitated by MCB
“The MCB will continue to work to ensure the voices of Britain’s Kashmiri communities are heard.”
Eid Al Adha Guidance for Muslim Communities
While lockdown restrictions are easing, COVID-19 is still active and requires our communities to act diligently in order to protect ourselves and wider society. This…
Uighur Muslims: MCB Calls on Foreign Secretary to Take Strong Action Against Chinese Government
PRESS RELEASE Uighur Muslims: MCB Calls on Foreign Secretary to Take Strong Action Against Chinese Government The Muslim Council of Britain has called on the…
MCB Responds to Appointment of Dr Tony Sewell to Chair Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
STATEMENT MCB Responds to Appointment of Dr Tony Sewell to Chair Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Today, the UK Government has announced Dr Tony…
MCB Calls for Conservatives to Finally Take Decisive Action Against Bob Blackman Mp Following the 6th Serious Incident Linking Him to Islamophobia
PRESS RELEASE MCB Calls for Conservatives to Finally Take Decisive Action Against Bob Blackman Mp Following the 6th Serious Incident Linking Him to Islamophobia The…
Virtual Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide – We Shall Not Forget
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the most greusome tragedy to occur within Europe since the Second World War. Over 8,000 Muslim…
Remembering Srebrenica 25 Years On
STATEMENT 7th July 2020 Remembering Srebrenica 25 Years On 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the most greusome tragedy to occur within…
MCB Calls for the Stopping of Further Land Grab of West Bank
The Muslim Council of Britain today calls on our government to take firmer action in stopping the State of Israel from taking further land away…
UK Government Publishes Guidance for the Safe Re-opening of Places of Worship for Communal Worship
“With Muslims able to go back to the mosque for congregational worship from this weekend, the publication of the UK Government’s guidance as to how…
MCB Responds to Latest UK Government Announcement on Places of Worship in England
The MCB welcomes confirmation by the Prime Minister that places of worship are permitted to re-open for congregational prayers and services, including for wedding functions…
Up to £1,000 Grants Available for Small UK Mosques
The grants have been made possible through the support of charity sponsors Penny Appeal UK and Mercy Mission UK, alongside individual donors to the #SupportOurMosques…
Professor Muhammad Anwar – A Scholar-Activist Remembered
Professor Anwar was a gentleman with old-school courtesy. His memory will long be cherished by friends. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun, Verily we belong…
Changes to Hajj 2020 for British Muslims
Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah announced that the numbers performing Hajj will be “very limited” and that only Muslims from various nationalities residing in Saudi…
Thousands Join Virtual Mosque Tours as Part of The Great Get Together Weekend
Over the weekend, thousands of Britons took part in virtual mosque tours across the UK as part of the Muslim Council of Britain’s Visit My…
MCB responds to Islamophobic abuse of Muslim MP by former Conservative campaign manager
The Muslim Council of Britain has condemned the Conservative Party over its systemic problem with Islamophobia following an incident earlier today involving a former party…
Mosques Bring Communities Together by Offering Virtual Tours During Lockdown
This weekend, the Muslim Council of Britain is taking its flagship #VisitMyMosque Day digital, with mosques across Britain offering live virtual tours to members of…
Muslim leaders Join City Hall to Discuss Impact of COVID on London’s Muslim Communities
Today, the Muslim Council of Britain hosted a meeting for leaders of Muslim communities across London with Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard, the Deputy Mayor for Community…
Do Not Rush: New Guidelines for Safely Resuming Mosque Congregational Prayers
Following a consultation with hundreds of mosques and dozens of regional and national Muslim associations in the past few weeks, the MCB has produced updated…
Preparing to Reopen Mosques: Template Signage
The MCB has also produced 17+ downloadable signage for mosques and community centres to display, including one-way arrows, and explaining wudhu areas remain closed. Click…
Paying Tribute to Munawar Rattansey
It is with great sorrow that the Muslim Council of Britain has received the news of the demise of our friend and colleague, Munawer Rattansey.…
Places of Worship in England able to Reopen for Private Worship from 15 June
Following the UK Government’s announcement that places of worship in England could reopen for private worship from 15 June, Harun Khan, Secretary General of the…
Public Health England Publishes Report into BAME COVID-19 Deaths
This announcement was met by reports that this had been censored and a key section of the relative risk of COVID-19 to specific groups was removed.
Muslim Council of Britain Responds to Black Lives Matter Protests Across the World
This is a statement of solidarity and a declaration of intent.