Paris attacks: Faith leaders stand together in Oldbury's silent vigil against terrorism

People from all faiths united against terror as they took part in a silent vigil in Sandwell.

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More than 100 Muslims led the event in Oldbury, a week on from the terror attacks on Paris.

The Inclusive Muslim Action Network (IMAN) - a coalition of Sandwell Muslim organisations, mosques and partners - held the vigil and were joined by representatives from other faiths.

Mohammed Loan and Ragih Muflihi

Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Darren Cooper and the Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Barbara Price, also joined forces to show solidarity, respect and peace against terrorism at the event in Oldbury Civic Square

Councillor Cooper described it as a 'welcome protest' of joining all faiths together in the face of terrorism.

Ghulam Rasool