The British city of Brighton elects its first Muslim mayor

It joins other cities such as London, Birmingham, Leeds, Blackburn, Sheffield, Oxford, Luton, Oldham and Rochdale, all of which are Muslim-majority.

the Brighton citylocated on the southern coast of EnglandIt elected the first Muslim mayor in its history. Council members voted unanimously in favour Muhammad Asad Al-ZamanElected advisor Brighton and Hove For the electoral district Hollingden And Five ways Last May.

Lion of timewho has lived in the city for 30 years and previously worked with State president To develop irrigation and water resources in BangladeshHe holds a degree in Political ScienceAccording to the British network BBC.

“His journey from Bangladesh to Brighton embodies a life dedicated to public service and community improvement,” he said. Bella Sankeyleader of the council.

Accelerated growth of Independent Islamic candidates in everything England And good results labor Party In areas where Muslim mayors emerged, this led to these important elections.

Brighton & Hove, with a population of more than 275 thousand people, joins other cities such as London, Birmingham, leeds, Burning black, Edited by Sheffield, Oxford, Luton, Edited by Oldham And RochdaleAll of them are led by Muslim mayors.

in Brighton and Hove, the mayor plays a primarily ceremonial role as first citizen, in addition to presiding over plenary sessions. Each year, the Mayor traditionally supports local charities.