Groups:1st Cathays Al Huda
| 1st Cathays Al Huda Scout Group | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Date Founded | 2006 |
The 1st Cathays Al Huda Scout Group in Cardiff became the first Muslim Scout Group in Wales in 2006 and the tenth in the United Kingdom.[1]
Youth numbers are increasing, but a shortage of leaders is reported. [2] Founded in March 2006 by Salah Aboulgasem, the troop was active a year prior to its official establishment.[3] In 2006, 1st Cathays Al Huda had 90 members, composed of a Beaver Scouts section, separate Cub Scouts sections for boys and girls, and separate Scouts sections for boys and girls.[4]
According to Aboulgasem, the troop was launched to aid Muslims in taking leadership positions in society. Aboulgasem said that "there's a lack of integration with Muslims" and that a number of Muslims were falling behind in education.[5] Non-Muslims are also permitted to join the troop,[1] and several are members.[6] The language spoken during the meetings is English.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "First Muslim scout group in Wales". BBC. 2006-03-27. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09. http://www.webcitation.org/5gdUkWb5I. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
- ↑ World Volunteer Web
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Uniformed youth groups: Welsh, Muslim and Scouts". Children & Young People Now. 2006-05-10. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09. http://www.webcitation.org/5gdUoq0ED. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
- ↑ Official 1st Cathays Al Huda website
- ↑ Sanderson, Terry (2006-04-05). "British Scouts start down the road of religious apartheid". National Secular Society. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09. http://www.webcitation.org/5gdUrAOnK. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
- ↑ Mourant, Andrew (2006-07-21). "Muslim cubs just want to have fun". Times Educational Supplement. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09. http://www.webcitation.org/5gdUtUhuS. Retrieved May 9, 2009.