More than 1,000 people took to the streets of High Wycombe to celebrate the birth of the prophet Muhammed today.
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People of all backgrounds and faiths joined members of the Muslim community for the 28th year in a row to celebrate one of the biggest dates in the Islamic calendar.
Organised by the Wycombe Islamic Mission Mosque Committee, the annual procession started at the Jubilee Mosque on Jubilee Road at 11.30am.
The parade then moved on to the High Street, where speeches were made by mayor of High Wycombe, Cllr Mohammed Hanif and other Muslim and Christian leaders.
White roses were also handed out to passers-by along the route.
Picture by ARM Images.
Speaking before the event, Cllr Hanif said he hoped the event would "bridge any differences there may be between communities" and "encourage the community to work together."
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