Zara Muhammad: Britain's Muslims shaping civilizations and cultures

Muslim women bear all the burdens associated with religion, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Great Britain Zara Muhammad said at the “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” international conference in Baku, Report informs.

Zara Muhammad said she faced intense pressure during her election as secretary general of the council.

"The reason was that I was chosen among a large number of men. However, I was determined to achieve the result, ignoring all these attempts to apply pressure," she said.

According to her, the media published very biased information about the organization she heads: “Muslims living in Britain are constantly mobilizing their efforts to contribute to the progressive formation of civilization and cultures.”