The City Circle is a network body of mainly young
Muslim professionals located in
England
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and is a registered
charity
Charity may refer to:
Giving
* Charitable organization or charity, a non-profit organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being of persons
* Charity (practice), the practice of being benevolent, giving and sharing
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(Reg. N
1088931. On 7 November 2006, The City Circle announced that it had appointed
Yahya Birt as its first Director with effect from December 2006. On 3 January 2008, it announced the appointment of
Usama Hasan, whose father is Suhaib Hasan, as its new Director.
Projects
Current projects include a Saturday school, careers and mentoring and helping London's homeless.
British Muslim Identity
The City Circle contributes to British Muslim Identity through its weekly discussion groups. It has also attracted controversy through policy of not aligning itself to any particular group or ideology. , where the MCB and its critics debated.
Following the
veil controversy the City Circle organised a public meeting with Jack Straw, where Jack Straw defended his comments.
Straw defends veil comments , Special reports , Guardian Unlimited
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References
''Guardian'', September 7, 2007. Accessed September 26, 2007.
External links
Website of The City CircleCity Circle Saturday School website
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Islamic organisations based in the United Kingdom