MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA

President of EML Amb. Alfredo Maiolese partecipated to an International Conference hold in Mecca organized by World Muslim League, on cooperation and understanding of true Islam against extremism and intollerance.

Here Alfredo Maiolese with the Minister of Islamic Affairs of Egypt.

MILAN, ITALY

As part of the halal control and certification activities of the EML-Rina, President Alfredo Maiolese was invited to "Tutto Food" Fiera in Milan. The request for control and supervision of halal products is constantly increasing. Here dr. Maiolese with dr. Dario Bagarella, commercial responsable of Rina Service Spa.

BERN, SWITZERLAND

The month of Ramadan has arrived and the President Amb.Alfredo Maiolese and Secretary-General Yvonne Ridley on behalf of everyone at the European Muslim League including our global ambassadors posted around the world, wish you all blessings, peace and joy. 

For Muslims everywhere, this glorious month presents us all with a time to reflect on our past, present and future as well as increase our awareness of God.

Ramadan involves fasting, prayers, charitable giving and doing good deeds usually in increased measure compared to the rest of the year.

This Ramadan we should all make an effort to reach out to those of other faiths and none in the spirit of togetherness. Muslims are under threat from rising Islamophobia while our Jewish cousins continue to feel the pain of anti-semitism and persecution of Christians continues.

In Europe, in particular, the rise of the far right continues to cause concern as they spread their toxic messages of hate and loathing.

Other minority groups are also being affected by hate crimes, targeted for nothing more than appearing to be different. That is why, in these trouble times, where worshippers are attacked for their faith while others are being set upon because of their skin colour, nationality or culture we must come together in the spirit of unity.

Building bridges and strengthening bonds should be the aim of European Muslims during this most holy of months. EML hopes this message of peace, love and understanding is embraced by all Muslims as we reach out to all of our neighbours regardless of their beliefs.

COLOMBO , SRI LANKA

Today the members of the European Muslim League express their shock and horror over the Easter Sunday massacre in Sri Lanka.

Once again worshippers have been targeted in their house of prayer. Last month it was Muslims in mosques in New Zealand and today our Christian brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka who are the victims of one of the most depraved acts of terror experienced in recent times.

EML stands in solidarity with Christian communities around the world who, like us, are reeling from the news that more than 200 Christian worshippers and hotel guests on the island nation have become victims of terror. Our thoughts are with their families as well as with the survivors.

With the death toll of 207 expected to rise and more than 450 injured, it is now emerging that dozens of overseas visitors are among the casualties; people of faith and no faith caught up in a despicable act of terrorism.

Our message today is one of peace because by rejecting all violence and the hate that goes with it we want those responsible to know they will never win.

EML will be sending this message of solidarity and sympathy directly to Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's prime minister and Archbishop of Columbo Malcolm Ranjith.

Our heartfelt prayers also go out to those in America, Denmark, China, Japan, Pakistan, Morocco, India and Bangladesh caught up in this despicable act while visiting Sri Lanka and to their families and friends back home.

SKOPJE, MACEDONIA

Our member in Albania Dr. Arben Ramkaj was Invited to an International Workshop on "Strategic Communications and Messaging" hold in Macedonia.

The workshop is organized by Hedayah Countering Violent Extremism and The Hague Center for Strategic Studies. The invited are well acquainted with these issues from Southeast European countries and experts from various organizations.

The purpose of this conference was the gathering of experts and civil society actors to discuss the challenges and security of each country about CVE.

BERN, SWITZERLAND

In a particular historical period, where natural disasters, earthquakes, floods, environmental dangers are the new problems of this century, EML has decided to help civil society, and institutions and those in need with specific Civil Protection activities by Muslim volunteers who with the motto:

" Volunteers at the service of humanity" intervene in the needs of any population.

The application fields are: 

forecasting, prevention and rescue activities in view of or during natural disasters, catastrophes or other similar events, as well as training in the aforementioned subject; 

supervision or custody of movable or immovable property of public bodies or collective bodies; 

first aid service in the event of injuries or injuries;

environmental Protection; 

animal protection;

participation in cultural, sporting and recreational initiatives aimed at promoting a better quality of life. 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

The Presidency of European Muslim League, the President, Envoy Dr. Alfredo Maiolese, the Secretary-General, Dr. Yvonne Ridley, together with all the members of EML, are glad to announce the nomination of a new Ambassador of Peace of EML, in New Zealand.

Congratulation to Dr. Tayyaba Akram Khan for this important role in his Country supporting the institutions and the islamic community.