A Blackburn nursery has opened a book of condolence for anyone who wants to share memories of Her Majesty the Queen.
Parents, pupils and staff have been leaving messages of condolence at the Palm Tree Nursery, based on St Silas Road.
The book of condolence is based at the Amanah well-Being Centre, which hosts a number of Islamic inspired exhibitions.
It came as some Blackburn madressas said they would be closed following Monday being announced as a bank holiday.
Headteacher Noreen Hameed said there had been a steady stream of people who had been visiting to pay their respects.
She said: “We just wanted to be able to pay our respect to the Queen and to share our thoughts on the passing of the Queen.
“People have been coming in throughout the morning to leave their messages.
“The children at the nursery have also taken part and we have had an assembly speaking about the Queen.
“Anyone wanting to visit the nursery to leave their messages can do so between 8.30am and 11.30am.”
On Monday some Islamic schools and madressas said they would be closed.
The Abu Hanifah Foundation and the Unity Madrassah who are based Preston New Road in Blackburn will closed, whilst other community organisations and charities would also obeserve the bank holiday in line with schools.
Earlier this week, Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain wrote to King Charles III expressing the council’s ‘deepest condolences’ to His Majesty and the Royal Family.
Zara Mohammed said: “Queen Elizabeth II set the tone and tenor of modern Britain and had a commendable role in upholding the freedom to practice faith, welcoming those of all faiths and none.
As an admirer of Islam, and a friend of British Muslim communities, we know Your Majesty will sustain that legacy.”
In a tribute Zara Mohammed, said: “Her Majesty’s reign saw extraordinary change in our country. Over seven decades, the United Kingdom has seen itself transformed into a multicultural and multi-faith society.
“Her Majesty was the first monarch to engage with newly established Muslim communities here in the UK. Though the first British mosque was seen in the Victorian era, the Queen was the first monarch to visit a UK mosque during her Jubilee celebrations in 2002. Audiences at events and ceremonies hosted by the Royal family reflect the diversity of Britain.”
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