Charity plans Muslim posters on UK buses

One of UK's largest Islamic charities is planning a nation-wide poster campaign for buses to portray Islam in a positive light and challenge misconceptions around Muslims.
Government-backed Islamic Relief have designed the posters with a slogan proclaiming glory to Allah, or "Subhan Allah", to raise funds for victims of war and disasters in countries such as Syria during Ramadan next month.
Ithas paid for hundreds of buses in London, Manchester, Leicester, Birmingham and Bradford to carry these advertisements, 'The Sunday Times' reported.
These cities are being targeted for their large Muslim communities, with London hosting nearly 50 per cent of Britain's estimated 3 million Muslims.

"There is a lot of negativity around Muslims at the moment involving things such as counterterrorism issues. We want to change for the better the perception of Islam," said Imran Madden, UK director of Islamic Relief.
"The bus campaign is about breaking down barriers and challenging misconceptions."

The initiative is supported by England cricketer Moeen Ali.
"I hope it will encourage debate and increase understanding," he said.
The first vehicles with the adverts will be seen in London from May 23.
The start of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Muslim calendar, is expected to be declared on June 6.