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If you haven’t seen it already, it’s well worth Peterborough people trekking down to London to see the British Museum exhibition ‘Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam’, which is on until 15^th April 2012. As well as the admirably inclusive audience drawn to the event – Peterborough children from schools and mosques have been bussed down to see it ever since it opened in January – there is an interesting Peterborough connection in the figure of Thomas Cook, who in 1886 was made the…

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The open day at the Huseini moque on Burton Street was meticulously planned and put together, substantially through the hard work of young people. More than 150 members of the public were offered food and greeted by volunteers from the mosque community. They were given a tour of the mosque and imambargah, and given the chance to ask any un-askable questions on their mind. Visitors were encouraged to participate interactively in exquisite exhibitions of Iranian artefacts, art, ceramics, henna,… Continue