The MCB family continues to grow! We're delighted to welcome new member organisations as we strengthen our collective voice and work together to serve our communities. Stronger together. 🤝 #MCB #StrongerTogether #CommunityLeadership

The Next Level Growth Lab came to Birmingham, bringing mosques and community groups together for workshops on safeguarding, media skills, mental health and funding. Join the final online session this Saturday at 10am: www.mcb.org.uk/growthlab #GrowthLab

🧠 Join the Muslim Mental Health Summit on 18 July 2026 in London. Explore solutions to everyday mental health challenges facing British Muslims, hear from experts, and connect with the community. 🎟️ Book now: tr.ee/mcbagm2026

🧠 Join the Muslim Mental Health Summit on 18 July 2026 in London. Explore solutions to everyday mental health challenges facing British Muslims, hear from experts, and connect with the community. 🎟️ Book now: tr.ee/mcbagm2026

Muslim Tech Fest 2026 brought together inspiring Muslim tech leaders, founders and innovators from around the world. MCB was proud to be a community partner and hear from leading voices shaping the future of technology. #MTF2026 #MuslimTechFest

📈 What does the latest Census data tell us about Muslim communities in Britain? Explore the Muslim Council of Britain’s interactive Census Report for insights into demographics, education, employment, housing, and more. Dive into the data today. #BritishMuslims #CensusReport #CommunityInsights

A new report highlights how faith helps young people navigate mental health challenges and why faith literacy is essential in mental health services. Better support starts with understanding the whole person. Read more: https://loom.ly/Skifbxc

The MCB welcomes the sentencing of Chas Corrigan for the murder of 22-year-old Saudi student Mohammed Algasim. We extend our prayers to Mohammed’s family and call for greater protection of international students and stronger action on knife crime. 🔗 loom.ly/e0eYiR0

Join us this Sunday with Rizwana from the Centre for Media Monitoring for a hands on training session designed to equip your representatives with the skills and confidence to handle media interviews effectively. 📍 Aston University 🔗 Register now: www.mcb.org.uk/growthlab

📊 Discover the story behind the numbers. Explore MCB’s British Muslims in Numbers Census Report and uncover key insights into the demographics, achievements, experiences and challenges shaping Muslim communities across the UK. #BritishMuslims #DataDrivenInsights

The MCB rejects claims that GB News reflects the views of the majority. Britain is a diverse society, and concerns remain about content that promotes misinformation, fear and division. Read our full statement here: https://loom.ly/4xZpSKE

The Birmingham and Belfast Growth Labs are nearly here; workshops, mandatory safeguarding training and a chance to upskill your team. If you run a mosque, organisation or project - or simply want to build your portfolio, this is for you! Buy tickets now: https://loom.ly/goLQtJk

Behind every smile may be a struggle unseen. 🧠 Join experts, practitioners, community leaders & policymakers at the MCB Muslim Mental Health Summit to explore practical solutions and a stronger future. 📍 UEL Docklands 📅 18 July 2026 🎟️ Tickets on sale now.

📅 Save the Date! #VisitMyMosque 2026 will take place on 19–20 September 2026. Mosques across the UK are invited to open their doors and welcome their local communities. If you'd like your mosque to participate or would like more information, email [email protected]

The MCB is deeply saddened by the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and call for reflection on the harmful impact of assumptions and bias. Read the full statement: https://loom.ly/z54rW4M

📍 Birmingham! Your Growth Lab is HERE 🚀 Join us Sunday 7 June, 10:30am–2pm at Aston University. Learn about funding, safeguarding & more, connect with others, and gain practical tools for your organisation. ⚠️ Limited spaces! 🎟️ www.mcb.org.uk/growthlab

MCB’s British Muslims in Numbers report reveals progress in employment, health & education while highlighting ongoing challenges. Using census data, it challenges misconceptions and showcases the active role British Muslims play in society. 🔗 https://loom.ly/1VkbDG0

🎉 We’ve reached 17K followers! Thank you for supporting a platform that seeks to unite, empower & serve British Muslim communities. Interested in sponsorship opportunities for upcoming events & campaigns? 📧 Contact: [email protected]

MCB Assistant Secretary-General Naomi Green tells TRT World that hostile rhetoric can fuel discrimination on the streets. She highlights growing reports of Muslims facing abuse for visible signs of faith, such as wearing hijab or having a beard. 🔗 https://loom.ly/NNmp-2Q

What sets the MCB Muslim Mental Health Summit apart? 🧠 It’s focused on practical solutions and real impact for British Muslim communities. Early Bird tickets extended to mid-June! 18 July 2026, UEL Docklands 🎟️ tr.ee/mcbagm2026 #MuslimMentalHealth #CommunityImpact

SALE ENDING THIS WEEKEND ⚡ Last chance for Early Bird tickets to the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health Summit. Join MCB AGM themed Muslim Mental Health. Workshops on policy, tech, emergency support & solutions. 📍18 July 2026, UEL Docklands, London. Sponsored by Lady Fatima Trust & Aghosh UK

May Round-up ✨ See what MCB has been doing over the last month — from community visits to public affairs work. Imagine what more could be achieved with greater support. Donate today: www.mcb.org.uk/donate 📧 Get involved: [email protected]

“People should be able to celebrate Eid in peace, without fear.” Dr Naomi Green, Assistant Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, speaks to The New Arab about the rise in Islamophobia and the anxiety many Muslims felt ahead of Eid. A vital and timely read. https://loom.ly/N2kWhqQ

The Birmingham Growth Lab promises to be full of exciting workshops, mandatory safeguarding training and a chance to upskill your team. If you run a mosque, organisation or project - or simply want to build your portfolio, this is for you! 7th June | 10:30am www.mcb.org.uk/growthlab

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating. Congratulations to the Hujjaj (pilgrims) and to those who facilitated the Hajj this year. Even amongst all the difficulties, there is much to be grateful for.

The MCB has submitted a detailed report to the Government consultation on the impact of Social Media use on young people. Read it here: tr.ee/consult052026

Today is a day for prayers and supplications 🤲 On the blessed Day of Arafah, remember your loved ones, community & Ummah in your duas. May Allah unite our hearts and ease our affairs. A helpful resource: https://loom.ly/_KHPCq4 #Hajj2026

As pilgrims make their way to Mina, we ask all Muslims in the UK to pray for the acceptance of their Hajj and unity for our communities. Especially remember those less fortunate than ourselves at home and abroad, through Qurbani, charity and volunteering. #Hajj2026

✨ Sisters, invest in your future with MCB x Rosebuds. Join inspiring panels, networking & a workshop on faith-aligned wealth, leadership & business growth in the AI era. 📍 Hulm Club, London 🕚 11am–2:30pm 🎟️ Tr.ee/MCBwealthwithpurpose Sisters only event 🤍

Join us Sat 18 July 2026 at UEL Docklands, London 🧠 Explore mental health challenges affecting British Muslims with experts & community leaders at the Muslim Mental Health Summit (9am–3pm). FREE MCB AGM follows (3pm–5pm). 🎟️ tr.ee/mcbagm2026 Sponsored by Aghosh UK

MCB is calling on mosques to sign up for My Foster Friday Khutbah 🤍 Thousands of young Muslims are in foster care, many placed with non-Muslim families due to a lack of Muslim foster carers. Help raise awareness: muslimfosternetwork.org.uk/foster-friday

Feeling shocked or angry after the local elections? Join the Million Acts of Hope campaign ✨ British Muslims are bringing communities together through acts of hope across the UK. Share your story & what hope means to you: 🔗https://forms.gle/8SaaeF9e9M66bKTDA

MCB Assistant Secretary General @musdabbagh.bsky.social writes for Middle East Eye on the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, the Islamophobic rhetoric platformed by speakers, and why division and hate weaken Britain’s social fabric instead of protecting it.

The Muslim Council of Britain condemns Ben-Gvir’s treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla aid workers. We urge the UK government to protect all activists’ rights, support affected families & push for accountability over ongoing violence and human rights violations. #GlobalSumudFlotilla

Our Public Affairs Manager Lotifa Begum delivered an inspiring talk, “Who Cares About British Politics,” to 100 Year 10 students at Apex Secondary School Students were encouraged to take action, plan campaigns & get involved in politics to create positive social change.

Birmingham! Your Growth Lab is HERE 🚀 Join us Sun 7 June, 10:30am–2pm at Aston University. Expert sessions on funding, safeguarding & more. Connect, learn & leave with practical tools for your organisation. 🎟️ Limited spaces: www.mcb.org.uk/growthlab

MCB Visionary Leaders visited UK Parliament for an insider tour of British politics 🇬🇧 They met MPs Hannah Spencer & Shockat Adam to discuss key issues affecting British Muslims, recent events, and the importance of civic engagement and social justice.

Join us Sat 18 July 2026 at UEL Docklands, London 🧠 Muslim Mental Health Summit 9am–3pm MCB AGM 3pm–5pm FREE Hear experts & community leaders shaping the future of Muslim wellbeing. 🎟️ Book now: tr.ee/mcbagm2026 Sponsored by Aghosh UK

Taking Muslim Mental Health to the next level 🧠 Join us Sat 18 July, 9am–5pm at UEL Docklands, London. Early bird tickets 50% off — £25 (£15 for MCB member organisations). Register: tr.ee/mcbagm2026 Sponsored by AghoshUK

FINAL CALL: Help lead the UK’s largest Muslim umbrella body. Know someone with vision and leadership skills? Apply now. 📧 [email protected] ⛔ Deadline: 22.05.2026 📝 Must be an affiliate delegate with British citizenship/ILR, DBS & support letter.

Though smaller than last year, the Unite the Kingdom march over the weekend was still sickening. The resurgence of out-and-out racism in the UK, from demands for remigration of British Asians to Antisemitic slurs on placards at both demonstrations, demands we meet this moment.

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are the consistent ones, even if small.” (Bukhari) Join MCB’s Million Acts of Hope campaign. Small acts can make a big difference. Learn more & take part: https://loom.ly/jVHv958 #DhulHijjah

As we enter the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, may Allah grant us the ability to increase in worship, dhikr and good deeds. Remember those suffering around the world in your du’as, and may all students sitting exams be granted success and ease.

Britain at a crossroads - faith polarisation and the search for the common good Read the latest article by our former Secretary General, Dr Abdul Bari: https://loom.ly/M_7oPC8

Muslims will not be told to leave the country. Not now. Not ever. The following is a statement by the Muslim Council of Britain on the Islamophobic rhetoric from the "Unite the Kingdom" rally and the lack of action against it.

Dr Naomi Green writes in Al Jazeera that rising Muslim civic engagement after the local elections was too often met with suspicion instead of welcome. Read the full opinion piece here: https://tr.ee/mcbasgarticle2may @aljazeera.com

British Muslims are one of the youngest and fastest-growing communities in England and Wales. From education to civic participation, the next generation is shaping Britain’s future while facing ongoing inequalities. Article: https://loom.ly/EH14dfA @aljazeera.com

Mustafa Al-Dabbagh argues that rising division, Islamophobia and the scapegoating of minorities are a strategic risk to the nation. Read the full article on EA WorldView: tr.ee/mcbasgarticlemay2026 @musdabbagh.bsky.social

MCB Deputy Secretary General Maswood Ahmed met Rabbi Herschel Gluck OBE to express solidarity with the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism. Both reaffirmed the need to work together against hatred, extremism and division.

MCB has issued updated community safety advice ahead of tomorrow’s far-right march. Those attending the Nakba 78 March for Palestine are also urged to review the organisers’ safety briefing. More info: https://loom.ly/al_Z_zo