Rabbi Arnold Saunders gives the main address as people gather on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall for the ceremony
A CEREMONY to mark Holocaust Memorial Day was held in Blackburn yesterday.
Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Council supported the event with a service on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall, King William Street.
Chair of the Interfaith Council Derek Estill opened the ceremony at 2pm and Rabbi Arnold Saunders gave the main address.
Multi-faith prayers were offered by a member of each of the different faiths represented on the Interfaith Council.
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Maureen McGarvey and her consort Patrick McGarvey attended the service, along with the leader of the Council leader, Coun Colin Rigby and chief executive Graham Burgess.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article