Mr Murad Ali Patel and his wife Rokaya started Al-Murad Tiles from the family home in 1985, selling tiles, paint and DIY products. Then a year later a small shop in Batley Carr, West Yorkshire whilst working in another job to support a growing family. Murad and his wife are now retired and involved in many charitable projects.
Sons Irfaan, Ismail, Mohamed and Rizwan now run the company. There are 44 shops and several franchises and plans in progress for new stores located in Watford, Poole, Bracknell and Salford, employing over 280 staff nationwide.
Al-Murad DIY Ltd., is Britains largest independent ceramic tiles and natural stone importer and retailer. Buying tiles from the UK and importing tiles from Italy, Spain, India, China, Turkey and the Far East. Al-Murad came from India, Manepur, Chikhli near Navsari.