London mayor thanks Muslims for successful Olympics

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“This year has been amazing for Britain due to the Olympics. We saw Muslims of all ages took part in these games as London team ambassadors, game-makers, volunteers who helped us to deliver the greatest Olympics games ever. There were Muslims everywhere.

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Boris said the greatest moment of the games came when Mohammad Farah won two medals for Britain

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he is now a national hero, he’s a Muslim and it’s a fantastic thing.

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He said that lot of work needs to be done to fight Islamophobia and improve attitudes towards Muslims

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He said the arrears around the Olympics venue, where thousands of Pakistanis live, is undergoing a massive regeneration will result into a cohesive culture, improved transport and better services

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Senior Foreign Office minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi told the audience that Muslims had played their role in Britain’s national life starting from the World War 1 and continue to do so with passion. She said Pakistanis were prominent in the wars that were fought for Britain but they were also instrumental in reviving and rebuilding Britain’s economy in late 60s and 70s.

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She pointed to the problems of Islamophobia and racism for Muslims in Britain and thought that this country can become a better place for muslims when these challenges can be dealt with. She said she “fought” for her job in the FCO

 

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