Hundreds in city centre for 30th annual Martyr’s march (From South Wales Argus)
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Hundreds in city centre for 30th annual Martyr’s march
6:40pm Sunday 25th November 2012 in Gwent news
By Ruth Mansfield
Marchers make their way through the streets of Newport
AROUND 500 Muslims marched through Newport city centre this afternoon in the 30th annual Martyr’s march.
The march, which is organised by the Islamic Society for Wales, commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Imam Hussain.
Imam Hussain was among 73 Muslims slaughtered in Iraq more than 1,300 years ago.
Men, women and children chanted as they took part in the hour-long march which made its way way from Victoria Place, along Commercial Street and back up Stow Hill.
The marchers also repeatedly placed their hands against their chest as they paraded through the city while some carried flags and banners.
The marchers stopped along Commercial Street for a group of men to perform chants while beating their hands against their chests.
The event grabbed the attention of shoppers and passers-by who stopped to watch with some also taking photographs of the early afternoon march.
Also among the marchers was Mayor of Newport, Cllr John Guy who made a short speech before helping to lead the parade.
Speaking to the crowd, he said: "The Muslim community send a wonderful example of hard work and community spirit. I wish you all success and all the best for this very important day."
Secretary of the society, Mubarak Ali said the march was the first of its kind in the UK and possibly Europe.
He said: "We started this in 1982 so are now in our 30th year.
I am really pleased with everyone coming and really appreciate the Mayor coming to support us."
Organisers also thanked the council, police and marshals who had helped with the event.
Comments(10)
rhinestine
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4:41pm Mon 26 Nov 12
SizzlerTrainers wrote:I know, it's sad, I wish we looked after our own interests like other countries do.
Different rules, everyone knows that.
cath 872
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7:24pm Mon 26 Nov 12
welshmen
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7:39pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Limestonecowboy
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9:44pm Mon 26 Nov 12
shaz1
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6:36pm Tue 27 Nov 12
gathin
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11:47pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Is that more to the company line????
gathin
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1:17am Wed 28 Nov 12
If you say anything about why there are no women on the march and why muslims feel the need to genitally mutilate their daughters are you still a racist or just right-wing?
Duuuhhh?
gathin
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3:15am Wed 28 Nov 12
Why don't you just ditch this story and get back to non-Islamic taking-over-the-coun
try stories instead? At least the kuffir (us) can speak their minds on those subjects without having their honest views edited by the cautious establishment (your hierarchy)?
welshmen
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6:00pm Wed 28 Nov 12
SizzlerTrainers says...
4:06pm Mon 26 Nov 12