Memorial for Muslims who served in the First and Second World Wars

Plans are taking shape for a war memorial to honour Muslim soldiers who served during the First and Second World Wars.

At least 2.5 million Muslim soldiers and labourers are reported to have fought with the Allied forces in the First World War, and 5.5 million in the Second World War.

Nearly 1.5 million were killed in action.

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