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Muslim Community Radio

Muslim Community Radio, aka Ramadan Radio aka MCR Ramadan Special, has emerged for a variety of reasons. The main of which was to plug the gap that exists in quality Muslim broadcasting in English language.

In 1998 and 1999 MCR broadcasted using a Restricted Service Licence (RSL). Building on the success of those years MCR set out to establish a Radio station for Muslims covering London and its surroundings. In 2000 MCR ran a pilot programme for three months on Spectrum Radio 558am. This was very successful - however due, to contractual issues with Spectrum we could not continue this any longer.

Since then, in 2001 and 2002, Muslim Community Radio (MCR) with the call sign "Ramadan Special" has secured licenses to broadcast 24 hours across East London throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

MCR is run by local volunteers, and is an exciting environment for budding professionals in the broadcasting area. A sample range of its broadcasting will include, shows for women, run by women - children's show, Fiqh sessions, quizzes, Bangla programmes, Somali programmes, Arabic programmes, youth programmes and of course light entertainment programmes!

We are very keen to establish a full time Muslim radio and welcome any advice or comments that you may have.

Inshallah, MCR Ramadan Special will be on air this Ramadan, so to tune in on 101.4fm if your are in East London. For more info email us on mcr101fm@hotmail.com.

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