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Muslim War Memorial Plans Stalled Without Funding Support

11/7/2025

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Plans for a World Wars Muslim Memorial are stalled after a £1 million March 2024 government pledge remains unfulfilled.
Trustees, including Sir William Blackburne, seek National Lottery and private donations to honor Muslims who served in the world wars and later conflicts.
Public awareness of the contributions of around 1.5 million Muslims in the British Indian Army remains low and experts say a memorial could counter far-right narratives.

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Plans for a World Wars Muslim Memorial are stalled after a £1 million March 2024 government pledge remains unfulfilled.
Trustees, including Sir William Blackburne, seek National Lottery and private donations to honor Muslims who served in the world wars and later conflicts.
Public awareness of the contributions of around 1.5 million Muslims in the British Indian Army remains low and experts say a memorial could counter far-right narratives.