
8 November 2009
The Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE, today joined, HM The Queen, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other faith leaders to commemorate Armistice Day at the Cenotaph in central London .
Commenting on the Remembrance Day service, Dr Bari said, “it is important we stand together to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in support and defence of our country”.
Ahead of today’s memorial service, the Muslim Council of Britain last week published a special report highlighting the long-standing and continued support for the Armed Forces by Muslims in the UK . 'Remembering the Brave: The Muslim Contribution to Britain ’s Armed Forces' outlines how Muslims have made a historic contribution to the defence of this nation in wars past and present. The document also covers the current contribution of British Muslims to the UK military.
Source: AJP
The Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE, today joined, HM The Queen, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other faith leaders to commemorate Armistice Day at the Cenotaph in central London .
Commenting on the Remembrance Day service, Dr Bari said, “it is important we stand together to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in support and defence of our country”.
Ahead of today’s memorial service, the Muslim Council of Britain last week published a special report highlighting the long-standing and continued support for the Armed Forces by Muslims in the UK . 'Remembering the Brave: The Muslim Contribution to Britain ’s Armed Forces' outlines how Muslims have made a historic contribution to the defence of this nation in wars past and present. The document also covers the current contribution of British Muslims to the UK military.
Source: AJP
