Muslims march in Peterborough to celebrate birth of prophet

Muslims took part in a march in Peterborough on Sunday (December 18) to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
March to celebrate Prophret Mohammad from Ghousia mosque to Faizan-e-Madinah  mosque EMN-161218-175400009March to celebrate Prophret Mohammad from Ghousia mosque to Faizan-e-Madinah  mosque EMN-161218-175400009
March to celebrate Prophret Mohammad from Ghousia mosque to Faizan-e-Madinah mosque EMN-161218-175400009

The traditional march began at the Ghousia Mosque in Gladstone Street with many waving flags as they made their way to the Faizan E Madina Mosque, also in Gladstone Street.

Fateh Alam, chairman of the Ghousia Mosque, said: “I would like to thank everyone for coming along and supporting the peaceful procession to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

“It was a great turnout.

“I would like to thank the police for supporting it and the public for their understanding, and apologies for an inconvenience that was caused.”