Endorsements

"I would like to commend the excellent work of young Muslims in Haringey who have been working to highlight shared British values through promoting a celebration of British Muslim Culture at the Festival of Islam"

The Rt Hon Jacqui Smith, Home Secretary

“The Muslim Council of Britain is delighted to endorse the Festival of Islam, a youth-inspired event to raise funds for the Islamic Community Centre rebuilding project. I wish every success for the event”

Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, Secretary General of MCB


"Assalamu Alaikum. Peace and blessings be with you.  I wish you sincere success with Festival of Islam especially in this year 2007. It is always a pleasure to come, share and visit with you at Islamic Community Centre and Masjid Ayesha.  And I am so inspired by the amazing work and achievements of your youth programme.

 

At this time of year in the UK, it brings good cheer and fellowship and as Islamic people, we thank the God of Abraham for all his benevolence and bountiful goodness.

 

With all my love."

 

Cllr Sheik G L Thompson, Mayor of Haringey


"I just wanted to send my congratulations to the young Muslims from Haringey who are showing the outside world so clearly the positive energy and community spirit that is the reality of our young people here. I wish you every success ."

Lynne Feathestone, Member of Parliament for Hornsey & Wood Green

"Haringey Racial Equality Council is proud to support and fully endorse the positive aims of the Festival of Islam. This event will not only raise funds for the Islamic Community Centre rebuilding project, but also inform mainstream society about the true nature of Islam and go a long way to dispelling many of the myths and prejudices about the Muslim communities in Britain. We wish every success and look forward to continue to work in partnership throughout the coming years"
Derma Iannou, Director of Haringey Racial Equality Council