A COMMUNITY cohesion group put on an event discussing the similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam.

Building Bridges in Burnley met with Imam Mohammed Hussain, an Islamic scholar, and Rt Rev Philip North, the Bishop of Burnley, to discuss the faiths.

It offered participants the chance to learn and get an in-depth understanding of how the Muslim faith views the role of Jesus.

Community leader and director of Building Bridges in Burnley, Mozaquir Ali, said: “I was very pleased to have received positive feedback and comments, which leads me to believe it was worthwhile organising this Christmas season.”

Imam Hashmi said: “I would like to thank Building Bridges generally and Mozaquir Ali in particular for organising this event and feel humbled to have been able to host such a sincere gathering to learn, with the intention to attain blessings and favours of Almighty God through remembrance one of his beloved representative on earth. I felt spiritual peace and satisfaction by welcoming, talking, listening and eating with people of different faith and creed.”