Mosque open day to promote community cohesion

Masjid Khadijah and Islamic Centre on Cromwell Road is to host an open day on Sunday

A city mosque is holding an open day to promote community cohesion and embrace multi-culturalism, the organisers have said.

Masjid Khadijah & Islamic Centre in Peterborough is inviting people of faith and no faith on Sunday to visit, explore and experience being inside a busy mosque.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to observe congregation prayers and ask any questions about Islam and its practices.

Faisal Mahmood, from the mosque committee, said: "The event’s highlight each year is the frank, yet friendly discussions had with all of our visitors."

The mosque on Cromwell Road was established in a small house in 1986 and has been expanding since. It is part of the UK Islamic Mission.

"We aim to act as a place of worship for the Muslims in Peterborough, developing the community through our mosque, education, charitable, sports, and social activities and taking a lead in improving individuals and society in all its dimensions," Mr Mahmood said.

"The event is primarily aimed at improving community cohesion and for us all to get to know one another better within the community.

"Masjid Khadijah & Islamic Centre has always had an open-door policy and we will continue to focus our efforts on embracing the multi-cultural communities of Peterborough by regularly holding events such as this.

"We aim to make people more familiar and comfortable with Islam and at the same time communicating and highlighting the invaluable charitable and social action work mosques do for the community."

Visitors can attend between 11:00 and 16:00 GMT.