Preston’s Quuwatul Islam mosque celebrates Lancashire public services

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A local mosque has shown its appreciation for the work undertaken by county services during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Quuwatul Islam mosque in Preston hosted a ‘star-studded’ event to celebrate […]

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