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Peace message in Nottingham
Young muslims are spreading a message of peace in Nottingham by handing out roses to members of the public.
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Malaika is one of the group of Muslims and volunteers who are handing out roses and messages of peace in Nottingham today.
She says she converted to Islam and today is about bringing communities together: "Even though we are Muslims, we are part of the community and we care about the community".
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Roses and messages of peace in Nottingham
A young group of Muslims and volunteers are handing out 1,000 roses in Nottingham today as part of an event called 'Flowers for Peace'.
The group formed the event following the death of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich last month.
Young muslims spread message of peace in Nottingham
1000 roses are being handed out in Nottingham city-centre today as part of an event called 'Flowers for Peace'. It has been organised by The KQZ Institute, a group of young Muslims and volunteers who have got together after the death of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich last month.
Muslim peace event in Nottingham
1000 roses will be handed out in Nottingham city-centre today as part of an event called 'Flowers for Peace'.
It has been organised by The KQZ Institute, a group of young Muslims and volunteers who have got together after the death of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich last month.
The following message will be attached to the roses:
"If anyone killed a person, it would be as if he killed all mankind, and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind."
Organisers say they will hope it will send a clear message that young Muslims in Nottingham strongly condemn murder.