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Muslim Scout International Jamboree

2017 saw the first Muslim Scout International Jamboree at Kibblestone campsite in Staffordshire.

Over a thousand Muslim Scouts from as far afield as Indonesia and Australia joined together for a four day programme of activities themed around the planet earth.

Its a great experience for all scouts…and even the leaders, they enjoy it [too]

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For many groups on site this was their first big camp and we caught up with some of them to find out what they have been getting up to.

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Muslims pray five times a day, wherever they are, during the summer the first prayer can be as early as 04:00, and other groups on site were surprised by the call to prayer amplified across the campsite.

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The Muslim Scout Fellowship support new and existing Scout Groups within the Muslim community. This event was a chance for them to meet and exchange ideas at a jamboree.

To find out more about the Muslim Scout Fellowship, the National Scout Active Support unit that supports new and existing Scout Groups with islamic connections visit http://www.ukmsf.org

Photo credit: UKMSF