Britain to establish council against antisemitism and Islamophobia
A new council will unite Muslim and Jewish leaders in Britain to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia.
On June 30, at the United Kingdom's Festival of Religion and Media, the creation of a Council of Muslims and Jews was announced, which will work to counter antisemitism and anti-Muslim hostility, reports Religion Media Centre.
The initiative was presented during a conversation with the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, and the Senior Imam of Makkah Mosque in Leeds, Qari Asim. Both religious leaders signed the Drumlanrig Agreements, which provide for the establishment of a Muslim-Jewish council of leaders.
Within the framework of the new structure, four committees are also planned. They will address issues of education, civic engagement, charity, and freedom of religion.
The Chief Rabbi stated that religious leaders intend to prevent a "conflict thousands of kilometres away" from destroying social harmony on the streets of Britain. Imam Qari Asim, for his part, noted that even amid disagreements on many issues, Muslims and Jews can together combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred.
The founders of the council hope that the joint work of representatives of the two communities will help reduce tensions, strengthen trust, and improve social cohesion in British society.
Previously, the Union of Orthodox Journalists reported that in Birmingham, the new Lord Mayor was sworn in to an Islamic prayer.
