Initiative by Muslim Women's Network UK
Purpose of MHM
To celebrate and raise awareness about the significant contributions and cultural richness of Muslims in Britain, with the goal of challenging negative stereotypes, fostering improved understanding, and cultivating greater empathy and inclusion towards Muslim communities within the broader society.
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Our Friends
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
Conservative Peer
" Muslim Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural, intellectual and creative contributions of Muslims throughout history to the present day. It will serve as a catalyst for building bridges between different communities and cultures."
Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud
Saudi Arabia Ambassador to UK
" The contribution of Muslims to the worlds of literature, arts, science, culture and everyday life is rich and varied and too often gets lost in the lazy stereotyping of Muslims and ill-informed debates about “otherness”. This is an excellent and timely opportunity to set the record straight."
Sir Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London
"It is important we acknowledge, reflect and celebrate the vital contributions that British Muslims make from business, culture, academia and public services to the success of London and the UK, which is why I am proud to be supporting Muslim Heritage Month."
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC
Labour Peer
" This initiative will widen our knowledge about Islam and its rich history of scholarship, architecture, design, mathematics, poetry and so much else. All our cultures draw from each other and the more we know, the more we appreciate and understand our shared humanity."
Feraye Ozfescioglu
CEO of World Humanitarian Forum
" By recognizing and celebrating Muslim heritage, we promote understanding and appreciation for the cultural mosaic that enriches our societies. Let's embrace this opportunity to learn, engage, and foster inclusivity, standing in solidarity with our Muslim friends, neighbours & colleagues."
Afzal Khan
Labour MP
" This is a fantastic initiative which celebrates the history and contributions of Muslims who are too often associated with negative stereotypes. Muslim Heritage Month will shine a light on the very best of what it means to be a British Muslim through positive story telling."
Our Supporters
We express gratitude to our initial supporters for playing a crucial role in helping to get Muslim Heritage Month started. We thank The Tudor Trust for funding towards the website and we thanks The Coutts Foundation towards staff costs for outreach. We also thank The Aziz Foundation for the 3 month internship time towards research for website. As this is mostly an unfunded project, please contact us if you want to support this project.
Muslims in Britain
Timeline History
Muslim influence in Britain can be traced back to the 8th century. Explore the timeline to discover how Muslims have been a part of British history for many hundreds of years, which included trade, diplomacy and labour.
Partner with us
If you would like to show solidarity with Muslim communities in Britain and would like to partner or collaborate with the Muslim Heritage Month initiative then please get in touch to discuss your ideas further.
Muslim Statistics
Population
4 million Muslims
4 million Muslims
Muslims make up 6.5%
of the population
of the population
1 in 3 minority ethnic
people are Muslims
people are Muslims
100,000 Muslim
Converts in Britain
Converts in Britain
8% are Indian
Muslims
Muslims
10% of Muslims are
Black African / Carib.
Black African / Carib.
6% are
White Muslims
White Muslims
7% are
Arab Muslims
Arab Muslims
40% are
Pakistani Muslims
Pakistani Muslims
16% are
Bangladeshi Muslims
Bangladeshi Muslims
Make up 15% of
London's population
London's population
Median average
age of 27
age of 27
77,000 Muslims in
Scotland (2011)
Scotland (2011)
12,000 Muslims in
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
3.9 million Muslims
in England & Wales
in England & Wales
There are around 500
Muslim councillors
Muslim councillors
There are 25 Muslim
MPs (2024 Elections)
MPs (2024 Elections)
There are 46000
Muslim NHS workers
Muslim NHS workers
Muslims make up 6%
of solicitors
of solicitors
Charity donation
£1 billion / yr
£1 billion / yr
Muslim pound worth
£20bn and growing
£20bn and growing
More than two thirds
are South Asian
are South Asian
