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FCO and Muslim Council of Britain celebrate Eid


 

The London Correspondents Unit 10 December 2003 The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, and Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, Iqbal Sacranie, hosted a reception to mark the festival of Eid Al-Fitr at the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre in north Kensington. The renowned singer Sami Yusuf. Performed at the event. In a short welcoming speech, Jack Straw said: "The Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre is a fitting and impressive venue for tonight's celebration. As part of our work to improve the FCO's understanding of Islam, all our staff going to Islamic countries attend a course specifically designed to increase their basic understanding and appreciation of Islam. The course includes a visit to this Centre, which I know the participants find of great value. "That training is just a small part of the Foreign Office's efforts, for some years now, to build a stronger relationship with British Muslims... We also work with organisations like the Islamic Society of Britain, Islamic Forum Europe and the Union of Muslim Students to ensure that the voices of young British Muslims are heard at all levels. Over the past year, FCO Ministers have visited Muslim community organisations and charities in Birmingham, London and Bradford in order to forge closer links with Muslims working at grassroots level. "A close relationship and dialogue between government and the Muslim community is more important today than ever, in the face of those who spread a profoundly distorted image of Islam with the aim of fomenting division, fear and hatred. We can combat this distortion by pointing to the success of what we have achieved together. "I know that the holy month of Ramadan is above all a rewarding one - a time to take stock and to focus on what really matters. Eid-al-Fitr is a celebration not just of the end of fasting, but of the whole of God's bounty, and of ties to family and friends. In the days leading up to Eid, Muslims focus on helping those less fortunate than themselves. These values - reflection, celebration, and generosity - are ones that we could all follow a little more in our daily lives." This speech was followed by remarks from Iqbal Sacranie, MCB Secretary General. "Id al-Fitr marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of trial but also opportunity for the Muslim community. It is a time when Muslims throughout the world take stock of how they are performing in their duties towards God and their fellow man. So self-criticism is an essential part of the Muslim psyche. With the passing of each successive Ramadan the Muslim character ought to develop, mature and enhance, God willing. "We welcome the efforts made by the FCO in recent years to increase the understanding of Islam among their personnel. Also, this year saw the appointment of the FCO's first ever Muslim Ambassador (to Bangladesh). It hardly needs saying that the need of the hour is for all of us to build bridges and not erect barriers between people. The United Kingdom is now home to over 1.6 million Muslims, making them this country's largest minority faith group. So our country is ideally placed to play a crucial role in this regard."
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World Hajj & Umrah Convention, 11-12 February 2012, British Museum, London–UK

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  Issue 65

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British Museum's Afghan exhibition extended due to popular demand

  Issue 63

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British Museum Showcases Omani Jewellery

  Issue 62

Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland
Bigger And Better Every Year
  Issue 60

Middle East & North Africa Travel Association (MENATA) launched at World Travel Market

  Issue 59

Windsor: The Largest Inhabited Castle In The World

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Aladin's Cave Re-discovered: London's Silver Vaults

  Issue 59

World Cup Puts Africa Ahead Of The Tourism Game

  Issue 59

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Chatham and Gillingham: Britain›s Historic Ports

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London International Fine Art Fair: Beauty & Elegance

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Ashridge Estate
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  Issue 54

Fortnum & Mason Showcases British Crafts

  Issue 54

Wales offers middle east travellers family fun adventures

  Issue 54

London Canal Museum
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  Issue 53

London Eye
A Bird's Eye View Of An Amazing City
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British Museum Showcases Muslim World's Extraordinary Legacy

  Issue 52

Historic Baths Draw Visitors To English Country Town

  Issue 51

First Nations Contribution To Winter Olympics Showcased By Canadian High Commission in London

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British Museum Introduces Native North American Indian Rituals

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Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland: an ideal day out for the family

  Issue 50

Chasing Mirrors
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  Issue 50

Stratford-upon-Avon thrives on Shakespeare's legacy

  Issue 49

Moctezuma
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Magic of Arab calligraphy attracts students from four continents

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  Issue 48

Africa
Tremendous potential for the development of tourism
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Impressive middle eastern stands at world travel market

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London's Little India
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Warwick Castle
Bringing the past to life
  Issue 46

London University Showcases Work of Kazakh Craftswomen

  Issue 46

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A mysterious present from the past
  Issue 45

Britain’s Premier Holiday Location Now Easier to See

  Issue 44

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  Issue 44

Stonehenge
Magnificent, Magical And Mysterious
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Arabic Translation of Obama's biography announced at London book fair

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The New Forest
An Experience Of Peaceful English Life
  Issue 35

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Introducing Challenging Destinations
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Hastings
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  Issue 33

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Luxury Travel Fair

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Advert
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Southampton
History Comes Alive In The Old Town
  Issue 27

WTM 2006
Emphasis on the link between sport and tourism
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Spain Lives In Puebla
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Hereford
Rural England At Its Best
  Issue 26

Ramadan In Britain
Spiritual Havens In A Secular Society
  Issue 26

Buckingham Palace
Where the Queen lives and works
  Issue 25

British Travel Awards 2006
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Activities of the arab tourism organisation

  Issue 24

Advert
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1001 Inventions
Enlightened Tribute To Muslim Discoveries
  Issue 23

Britain Hosts Festival
of Muslim Cultures
  Issue 22

London's International Travel Shows
Attract Muslim Countries
  Issue 22

World Travel Market
Arab and Muslim presence grows from strength to strength
  Issue 21

Greenwich
Where time began
  Issue 20

Forgotten Empire
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Advert
IT Noor
  Issue 20

Trafalgar
The decisive battle reinvented by tourism
  Issue 18

Destinations
Newcomers set up impressive stands
  Issue 17

Cardiff
From the Industrial Revolution to Yemeni Mosques
  Issue 17

The Muslim World
An ideal adventure travel destination
  Issue 16

Haj
The most sacred journey on earth
  Issue 15

World Travel Market
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  Issue 15

The Muslims in London
Striving for self-sufficiency without isolation
  Issue 14

Britain embraced
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  Issue 13

Awards to Islamic Tourism
Inspire confidence
  Issue 13

The Rise of Islamic Tourism
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British Travel Trade Fair
Bosses predict 'best-ever' ...
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  Issue 10

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London's lifeline, England's pride
  Issue 8

Edinburgh
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  Issue 6

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World Travel Market - London
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World Travel Market 2001
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