A local mosque in Liverpool has received a prestigious award for community outreach during 2021, in recognition of their efforts to invite members of the community into the mosque for programs and activities.
Liverpool’s Al-Rahma Mosque in Toxteth has been given the award for ‘Best Outreach Service’ in the British Beacon Mosque Award.
“It is an honor for Al-Rahma Mosque, Liverpool Muslim Society, and the people of Liverpool to receive such a prestigious award,” a spokesperson for the mosque told the ECHO.
Beacon Mosque Awards were created to highlight the role mosques and Islamic centers play in local communities in contributing to the UK’s social fabric.
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The initiative encourages institutions to strive for excellence in a variety of ways including youth outreach, practice of management, governance and mosque maintenance.
Praise
Judges usually consider community work such as mosque Ramadan iftars, homeless and elderly support, blood donations, school visits, etc.
One school said: “Thank you for the warm welcome we received yesterday from yourself and our gracious guide, but also everyone at the Mosque.
“Our pupils were made to feel welcome and relaxed in an unfamiliar setting, which is very rare, and much appreciated.”
🏆 Celebrating the winners of the 4th British Beacon Mosque Awards 2021
🕌 Proud to share this winners video of the Mosque winners in the 10 Award categories
👏 Thank you to the thousands across the UK who watched the Award ceremony, the awardees & all the Mosques shortlisted pic.twitter.com/xBSt6Lgze1
— Beacon Mosque (@BeaconMosque) December 8, 2021
Al-Rahma Mosque is not the only winner in Beacon Mosque Awards 2021.
Easton Jamia Mosque received the ‘Best Green Initiative’ award at the fourth British Beacon Mosque Awards Ceremony, which seeks to showcase positive work within towns and cities across the UK.
The Lantern Academy, an Islamic madrassah in Greater Manchester, received the Best Youth Service award at the 2021 British Beacon Mosque Awards in recognition of its work with young people.