Johnson Praises Muslims for Making Britain a ‘Success’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. AFP file photo
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. AFP file photo
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Johnson Praises Muslims for Making Britain a ‘Success’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. AFP file photo
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. AFP file photo

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has lauded Muslims for making Britain a “success” in a message marking Eid al-Adha.

In the message, Johnson, who became Prime Minister in July, called on people to celebrate the contribution made by the UK’s estimated 3.3 million Muslims.

“The story of Eid al-Adha is one of sacrifice, about doing your duty and doing what’s right,” Johnson said in his statement.

“And that is something we see daily from Muslims right across the UK – men and women who, in all kinds of different ways, make such a huge contribution to modern British life.

“In business, in our public services, in culture and the media, at the highest levels of government and of course in England’s World Cup-winning cricket team, British Muslims are helping to make this country the success it is today.”

UK’s PM also praised the “extraordinary generosity” of Muslims, who traditionally celebrate by donating to charity and sharing meals with loved ones.

Johnson’s statement comes amid controversy over his previous remarks about Muslims.

He compared women who wear veils to “letterboxes” last year, but later apologized.



Three Killed in Methanol Reservoir Fire in Iran’s South 

19 May 2023, Berlin: The flag of Iran flies in the wind in front of the Iranian embassy on Podbielskiallee. (dpa)
19 May 2023, Berlin: The flag of Iran flies in the wind in front of the Iranian embassy on Podbielskiallee. (dpa)
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Three Killed in Methanol Reservoir Fire in Iran’s South 

19 May 2023, Berlin: The flag of Iran flies in the wind in front of the Iranian embassy on Podbielskiallee. (dpa)
19 May 2023, Berlin: The flag of Iran flies in the wind in front of the Iranian embassy on Podbielskiallee. (dpa)

At least three people have died and ten people were injured when a methanol reservoir caught fire in a port in Iran's southern province of Bushehr, state media IRNA reported on Wednesday.

State TV said a vessel carrying methanol, which was docked at the port of Bandar Dayyer and belongs to the Kaveh Petrochemicals Company, had caught fire for reasons which were not yet known.

"Considering the extent of the fire, it is likely that the number of dead and injured will rise," the head of the province's emergency services said.

In April, a large explosion took place at the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran killing 57 people, with some officials blaming poor storage of chemicals in containers.

An official investigation into the incident has yet to be completed.