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• More than 30 Muslim and Jewish leaders from 20 countries gathered in Slovenia to discuss the protection and promotion of religious minority rights in Europe. Members of the Council visited today Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana, to talk about the importance of religious minorities being able to practice their faiths freely.The Council is a leading [...]

  15 November, 2021

  

  Muslim Jewish Leaders Council (MJLC)Assembly & EuLeMa Meeting in Slovania

  More than 30 Muslim and Jewish leaders from 20 countries gathered in Slovenia to discuss the protection... More

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• The Chairperson of IMPIC, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, attended the European Policy Dialogue Forum in Lisbon to discuss and delivered a talk on Bridging divides in European society through inclusive partnerships and sustainable interventions.The Forum was attended by European government reps, faith leaders & policy makers. Representatives from European Muslim communities were also invited by [...]

  3 November, 2021

  

  Chairperson IMPIC addresses European Policy Dialogue Forum in Lisbon

  The Chairperson of IMPIC, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, attended the European Policy Dialogue Forum in Lisbon... More

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• Dear President Macron, I write to you at what is already a difficult enough time for people throughout our world, though particularly for someone carrying the responsibility of the wellbeing of a nation and its citizens like yourself.  I pray that God aids and assists you and all of our leaders, and swiftly brings us respite [...]

  28 October, 2020

  

  Chair IMPIC writes to President Macron of France amidst caricatures controversy

  Dear President Macron, I write to you at what is already a difficult enough time for people throughout... More

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• MEDIA STATEMENT When French President Macron said that Islam is in crisis, he perhaps meant to refer to Islamist extremism which is indeed a challenge that we Muslims are facing.   In the fight against Islamist extremism, Muslims are not opponents but partners. Therefore, the French government’s statement should have been clarified and issued in collaboration [...]

  28 October, 2020

  

  Statement on Caricatures Controversy in France

  MEDIA STATEMENT When French President Macron said that Islam is in crisis, he perhaps meant to refer... More

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• IMPIC notes the decision by the Government, following advice from NPHET, to escalate Ireland to Level 5 of the “Plan for Living with COVID-19”. Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, Chair of IMPIC, said that for the second time this year, we are suspending all prayers – including the Friday congregational prayer – at the Islamic Centre [...]

  18 October, 2020

  

  ‘Congregational Prayers suspended for the second time this year amidst Lockdown 2.0

  IMPIC notes the decision by the Government, following advice from NPHET, to escalate Ireland to Level... More

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• The Muslim celebration of Eid Al Adha took place at Croke Park on a bright sunny Friday morning in Dublin. Following strict Government health and safety guidelines all places of worship were closed for a few long months. However, the nation had been coping very well and we were fast approaching phase 4 of reopening [...]

  4 August, 2020

  

  Eid at Croke Park sends powerful message of Peace and Diversity to the world

  The Muslim celebration of Eid Al Adha took place at Croke Park on a bright sunny Friday morning in Dublin.... More

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