Newport marchers celebrate birth of the Prophet Muhammad (From South Wales Argus)
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Newport marchers celebrate birth of the Prophet Muhammad
6:30pm Monday 4th February 2013 in News
PROCESSION: The annual march in Newport to celebrate birth of the Prophet Muhammad
MORE than 100 people took part in a procession through Newport yesterday to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Members of the Islamic community of all ages gathered at Al-Noor mosque on Harrow Street before making their way to the Jamia mosque on Commercial Street. Men and children walked the two-mile route carrying green flags and banners and participants were reminded at the start to set a good example as it was a peaceful procession.
Imam Saddiq Rehmn, of Al-Noor mosque, said the event was about engaging with the community. He said: "This is about spreading the way of the prophet. Some people do stop and stare, but that is because they do not know what we are trying to do. This is about spreading peace and love around the community."
The event had been scheduled two weeks ago, closer to the date of the prophet’s birth, but was called off because of heavy snow. Imam Rafiq, of Jamia Mosque, thanked the police for their help and support during the procession.
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smokintheweed
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12:35am Tue 5 Feb 13
Dolieboy wrote:Well aren't you the funny one. Perhaps you could tour the stand-up comedy circuit.
I think they took a wrong turn, does that make them the lost prophets ?
Katie Re-Registered
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8:15am Tue 5 Feb 13
coalpicker
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10:24am Tue 5 Feb 13
Things to come ,I would bet my now short life on it
Mr Angry
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12:50pm Tue 5 Feb 13
smokintheweed
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2:03pm Tue 5 Feb 13
Katie Re-Registered wrote:I can assure you that I am not religious.
C'mon 'smokintheweed' lighten up! Can't you religious folk take a joke?!
Dolieboy says...
7:30pm Mon 4 Feb 13