Early Day Motion·EDM 2172

MODEL MOSQUE COMPETITION

23 October 20076 Signatures

Motion Text

That this House welcomes the Islam Channel's Model Mosque competition to find the best mosque in the UK; notes that many mosques make an important and substantial contribution to their local communities; believes that mosques have a vital role to play in reaching out to both Muslims and non-Muslims and building strong community relations; congratulates the Mosque and Islamic Centre of Brent in Cricklewood on reaching the final eight of the competition out of 1,000 mosques originally considered; recognises the excellent work of Brent Mosque including police surgeries, immigration and medical advice, English and IT courses, and women's and teenagers' classes; supports the competition's aim of helping mosques from around the UK to discuss and share best practice; believes Brent Mosque to be an excellent example of best practice; and supports Brent Mosque's bid to win the Model Mosque competition.