MP’s visit Mosque Open Day

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Khalid Mahmood MP, one of only two Muslim MPs in the House of Commons, visited the Makki Mosque in Heeley recently for an open day held in celebration of the Eid festival. Mr Mahmood was invited by local MP Meg Munn, whose constituency the mosque is located in.

 

Meg said;

 

“I am extremely pleased that Khalid accepted my invitation to visit Makki Mosque, which is the only mosque in the constituency. The mosque has long sought to reach out to the local community and this open day, in celebration of an important religious event, is a good way of teaching others about their faith.”

 

Also in attendance were a senior police officer, Superintendent John Brennan, a local Judge and local councillors. The event was judged a success and the mosque was extremely honoured that such a number of visitors attended.

 

Meg is pictured with Supt John Brennan (left), Khalid Mahmood (centre), visitors and members of the mosque.