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Precious pearlRally against incitement & Islamophobia Saturday 11th February 2006
Date: 11th February 2006
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Venue: Trafalgar Square, London

Press Release: Britain to unite against Islamophobia after cartoons

Public figures from across the political spectrum are expected to unite
this Saturday at a rally against Islamophobia in Trafalgar Square.The
action is taking place in the wake of the cartoon controversy at the
instigation of the Muslim community including the Muslim Council of
Britain and Muslim Association of Britain.

Anas Altikriti of MAB said:

“The first message we want to send to the country is that of the
legitimate voice of the Muslim community as opposed to those that
hijacked last week’s demonstration outside the Danish embassy. We are
people of peace and are trying to do our best also in bridging the gap
between Islam and the West.

“Secondly, to Europe, the lesson from the cartoon is not that Western
newspapers come under the fold of Islamic law. It is actually that
orientalist and Islamophobic caricatures are unacceptable,
irresponsible, and lead to a more polarised world. Jewish leaders and
figures like Bill Clinton have likened it to the characterisation of
Jews over the centuries. We know where that ended up.

“Thirdly, to the Muslim world, we wish to send a message of calm. It
may
appear to them that there is a great Western conspiracy against their
faith, but there are a large number of people who are on the side of
reconciliation, and we hope that comes out loud and clear on Saturday.”

For more information please contact Media Officer
Ihtisham Hibatullah on 07786257120