Muslim Council of Scotland

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Muslim Council of Scotland
AbbreviationMCS
Formation2007
Headquarters Scotland, United Kingdom
Website Official website

The Muslim Council of Scotland (MCS) is an umbrella organisation of Islamic organisations in Scotland. Founded in 2007, the registered charity [1] is based in Glasgow.

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Approximately 50 organisations are affiliated with the MCS, including mosques, madrassas, media bodies and community centres and groups.

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References

  1. "Muslim Council of Scotland, SC041819". Extract from the Scottish Charity Register. Dundee: The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Retrieved 26 May 2013.