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What is Islamophobia Awareness Month?<\/h2>\n

November is Islamophobia Awareness Month<\/strong> and aims to showcase the positive contribution of Muslims in the UK<\/strong> and to raise awareness of Islamophobia in society.<\/p>\n

Islamophobia Awareness Month\u00a0was co-founded in 2012 by\u00a0Muslim Engagement and Development\u00a0(MEND)<\/strong> and is dedicated to highlighting the danger posed by Islamophobic\u00a0hate crimes.<\/p>\n

Home Office data ending March 2024 shows that 38% of religious hate crimes recorded by the police were against Muslims. Over 70% of young Muslims in the UK who say they experience mental health struggles; also say they have been victims of Islamophobia. 42% of Mosques experienced a religiously motivated attack in the last 3 years, and of those, 83% have been attacked at least once a year.<\/p>\n

Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets the expression of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness. This awareness month encourages us to take action to tackle Islamophobia.<\/p>\n

Mental Health<\/h3>\n

Islamophobia can lead to a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, and psychological distress.\u00a0The unpredictability of Islamophobic incidents can lead to a state of hypervigilance, which can have a negative impact on mental health as well as physical health.<\/p>\n

Those who have experienced such attitudes, words, and actions can suffer \u2013 mentally and emotionally, as well as physically and financially.<\/p>\n

Physical Health<\/h3>\n

Islamophobia can lead to a range of physical health issues, including high blood pressure, high levels of C-reactive protein, coronary artery calcification, and an unhealthier diet.<\/p>\n

The Muslim community in the UK experiences a range of health inequalities compared with the wider population.<\/p>\n