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.
" 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."
" 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."
" 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."
" 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."
" 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."
We express gratitude to our initial supporters for playing a crucial role in helping to launch Muslim Heritage Month. Resources for staff time and website development, has been instrumental in getting the initiative off the ground.
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.
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.