First World War – Lord Sheikh

Armed Forces, Charity, Defence, First World War, International Development, Muslims, NMWMT, Second World War, Speeches

Queen’s Speech

19/05/202120/05/2021

My Lords, Her Majesty’s gracious Speech made clear this Government’s commitment to defence and security, upholding human rights, and reducing poverty across the world. I am pleased to note that

Armed Forces, Charity, First World War, Muslim Heritage, Muslims, Second World War

Formation of The National Muslim War Memorial Trust

06/11/202005/01/2021

Posted by Lord Sheikh

Lord Sheikh is delighted to announce that The National Muslim War Memorial Trust was established in 2020. Objectives The Trust objectives of the trust are for the erection and maintenance of a

Events, First World War, Parliament

Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Committee

24/02/202027/02/2020

Posted by Lord Sheikh

The Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Committee met in the House of Commons to discuss the tragic massacre at Amritsar in 1919. The Centenary Committee continue to campaign for an unequivocal apology from

Events, First World War

Centenary Commemoration of the end of First World War

19/06/201910/01/2020

Posted by Lord Sheikh

Lord Sheikh was part of the commemorations at the Sri Guru Ravidass Bhawan and Community Centre Bedford. Lord Sheikh spoke on the contributions of Indian servicemen in the First World War. He also