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Rochdale Muslims mark Prophet's birthday


20/ 3/2008

OVER 1000 Muslims marched through Rochdale town centre to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed.

The celebration known as Milad - the Arabic term used to refer to the birthday of the Prophet - started at Jamia Chishti Mosque on Milkstone Road and the procession made its way through Drake Street and the town centre to Bilal Mosque on Bulwar Street where a special congregation was held.

The annual procession was organised by Rochdale based Crescent Community Radio who have been airing special programmes  for a fortnight to commemorate the occasion.


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