Why these local elections matter! Join us on 16th April at 7pm on Zoom as Esmat Jeraj, Riaz Hassan and Muhammad Amin Hajat discuss why these may be the most important local elections yet. If you care about your community, don’t miss this.
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The MCB Visionary leadership retreat is underway in Leicester. We have had discussions on lessons from history and the teams are now forming working groups for different projects including Visit My Mosque, Get Out The Vote and Unity Week. #visionary #HungryForChange
Calling all those in Greater Manchester & the North West: join us for this must-attend local elections coordination event. Sunday 12th April, 14:00–19:00 at Rethink Rebuild Society, Stockport. Don’t miss out — register now.
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From Central Asia to South Asia and into Britain’s homes, the samosa has become a beloved part of British life. Hasan Patel reflects on how this iconic snack arrived with migrants and became unmistakably British. #NationalSamosaWeek
UNMISSABLE WEBINAR FOR ALL MOSQUES & MUSLIM ORGANISATIONS ABOUT TO START
All your questions answered about the do's and don'ts of getting involved in the electoral process by Samir Dathi.
Starts at 7pm:
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MCB urges the UK Government to move beyond statements of concern and hold Israeli forces accountable for the Lebanon attack. Dr Naomi Green calls for an ethical foreign policy that protects civilians and upholds international humanitarian law.
MCB attended and spoke at an online meeting with more than 500 anti-racism activists from Trade Unions to politicians.
The meeting was organised by Stand Up To Racism and reiterated strong solidarity with Muslim communities experiencing unhinged levels of Islamophobia.
Mental health care is essential, not optional. New data shows 90% of Muslim young people want faith-sensitive support. On 18 July, the National Muslim Mental Health Summit brings together experts, leaders, and lived experiences to push for real change.
POLITICAL EDUCATION IS COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
The upcoming local elections are a chance for us to increase our political education and hence political empowerment as a community.
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MCB’s Visit My Mosque 2026 campaign is now recruiting volunteers for the 2026 core delivery team
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MCB calls on the UK Government to uphold international humanitarian law. As a Geneva Conventions signatory, the UK must actively protect civilians and prevent further harm after Gaza and escalating regional attacks, says Naomi Green, Assistant Secretary General.
Maswood Ahmed, MCB Deputy Secretary General, will be touring Huddersfield ahead of the local elections to meet community groups, sisters’ groups, students and interfaith communities. Come meet us, ask questions and learn more about MCB’s work.
How we creatively tackled anti-Muslim hate in Northern Ireland by Imam Yunus Monahan
The Aman Association in Fermanagh has been innovating in educating students about diversity and safety. It is a model many of us can benefit from.
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That triangular, golden, unapologetically oily parcel of joy has become part of British life 🥟🇬🇧 From mosque fundraisers to Westminster receptions, the samosa is true cultural integration. MCB is proud to join National Samosa Week, 6–12 April. #NationalSamosaWeek
The MCB were invited to conduct a workshop for Ihsaan Network at the Hulm Club.
The topic was how to build teams that last and we used NASA as an example to learn from.
15 days left to register to vote!
20th April is the deadline for registering to vote for the local elections.
If you don't register, then your voice will not be heard.
With the rise of Islamophobia, the far right - it is more important than ever that we register and vote:
mcb.org.uk/register-to-vote
MCB congratulates Councillor Mohammed Arif on his landmark court victory against the Conservative Party after years of discrimination and ignored complaints. This case highlights ongoing concerns over systemic Islamophobia in the party and the need for higher standards in public life.
Join us in supporting the Forum of Muslim Organisations of Greater Manchester for A Time For Action: The Far Right & Local Elections 🗓️ Sun 12 April, 14:00–19:00. Talks, workshops & networking. Stand against Islamophobia and get informed. Register: buytickets.at/islamicsocietyofbritain/2083199
MCB is part of the Warm Welcome spaces campaign. Warm Welcome spaces help build community, reduce loneliness and improve safety.
In the last meeting, we found out that there are more than 1000 spaces across the country. We are encouraging Muslim communities to register too.
www.warmwelcome.uk
MCB supported the Great British Spring Clean 2026 that ran at the end of March. This is an annual event by @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social that brings togethers communities.
We hope to see many more of the Muslim community involved next year inshaAllah!
Write to your MP re: re-opening the Al-Aqsa Mosque
The suspension of prayers at Masjid Al-Aqsa is the first step towards total takeover. It is against international law and we need to lobby our elected representatives to push the Government on this matter urgently.
https://loom.ly/NbOzPlo
Maswood Ahmed, Deputy Secretary General of MCB, presents a gift on behalf of the Nida Trust to the Dean of of Faculty of Islamic Pedagogy - University of Zenica.
MCB continues outreach to sister Muslim communities across Europe so we can learn from each other.
The MCB is launching the most consequential analysis of British Muslims. Ever.
May 13
6 - 8pm
Lord Mayor's Parlour Room, Westminster
Due to limited spaces, please email info@mcb.org.uk if you would like to attend
Following the Gorton and Denton by-elections, baseless claims of “family voting” unfairly targeted the Muslim community. A police investigation found no evidence of criminality. Muslim civic participation should be welcomed, not met with hateful accusations.
The MCB urges immediate sanctions against the Israeli regime following the Death Penalty Bill. As Volker TĂĽrk warned, applying it to Palestinians in occupied territory would constitute a war crime. The UK must move from words to coordinated action now.
The Islamophobes are counting on you NOT registering to vote. Don't prove them right.
Hijab, Niqab, Halal food, the right to pray in open spaces, the right to protest genocide and illegal wars, all of this is under threat.
Register to vote today:
www.mcb.org.uk/register-to-vote
Deadline 20th April
Asalaam alaikum,
Islam is not a threat to the UK — Islamophobia is.
Those spreading hate offer division instead of solutions, distracting from the harm caused by Brexit, the pandemic response, and austerity.
Register to vote and stand against this hate.
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MCB held a Resilience event at Al-Abbas Islamic Centre in Birmingham.
After speech by Shaikh Nuru Mohammed, attendees worked through mosque attack and natural disaster scenarios.
