Draft:Islam Channel

Background

Islam Channel is a UK-based, free-to-air, English language, Islamic-focused satellite television channel funded by advertising and donations. It was founded in 2004 by Mohamed Ali Harrath (born 1963), a Tunisian activist and businessman who is also its chief executive officer. It was reported in 2008 that UK government research found that 59% of British Muslims watched the channel. It broadcasts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is streamed live on the internet and is soon to commence broadcasting in North America. Islam Channel began broadcasting in March 2004 on Sky Digital channel 836, but subsequently moved to channel 813, then 806, then again to 727, now 737. In April 2010, it launched on Freesat channel 693. Since its launch, the channel has expanded its range of programming, including programmes regarding current affairs, education, Islamic values, Islamic doctrine, as well as domestic, financial and community related topics.

1st ID (March 2004-early 2020?)

Prototype variant
Early variant
Normal variant
Programme to be continued... variant

Visuals: Unknown.

Variants:

An prototype variant exists, where it reads "CHANNEL" in a cheaper/remade font.
There's an early variant where the "CHANNEL" font changed slightly.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Unknown.

Availability: It can be still seen on some bumpers, the Programme to be continued... bumper until the late 2010s and Now on Islam Channel bumpers until early 2020(?).

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2nd ID (June 23, 2015-April 12, 2021)

Normal variant
Alternate variant
Another alternate variant

Visuals: Depending on the variant.

Technique: A mix of CGI and live-action animation.

Audio: Unknown.

Availability: Same as the previous logo. It was used in tandem with the previous logo until early 2020, and with the next logo until April 12th, 2021.

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3rd ID (early 2020- )

Prototype variant
Ramadan variant
Normal variant
Another Ramadan variant

Visuals: Depending on the variant.

Variant: There's an prototype variant seen on YouTube thumbnails where it's just seen the words "ic" with a play button in the "c".

Technique: Same as above.

Audio: Depending on the variant.

Availability: The normal variant was first debuted on Islam Channel's YouTube channel on March 24th, 2021 and on this channel since April 12th, 2021.

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