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AROUND 1,000 people gathered in Bradford for an evening of reflection, poetry, music and praise.
The event, titled A Declaration of Love, took place at Mustafa Mount, the former University of Bradford School of Management campus, on Monday and was organised by the Greensville Trust as part of Rabiʿ al-Awwal celebrations.
It coincided with the 12th of Rabiʿ al-Awwal, a date traditionally observed by many Muslims as the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The 14-acre campus was filled with songs, poetry and prayers, drawing crowds who stayed long after the programme ended to share food and conversation.
Rehana Mahmood, who attended the event, said: "It was a beautiful evening and a powerful reminder of the love that people have for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
"To see so many people gathered together was incredibly uplifting.
"The atmosphere was one of joy, community and gratitude."
The night featured a line-up of speakers and performers including Abdul Karim Yahya, Amir Sulaiman, Nader Khan, Khaled Siddiq, Mustafa Davis and Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa.
The event focused on honouring the character and example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and exploring values such as mercy, humility, compassion and service.
Rabiʿ al-Awwal is observed by Muslims globally as a time to remember and reflect on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Events like A Declaration of Love aim to deepen understanding of his life and example.
In his book The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History, author Michael H. Hart placed Muhammad ﷺ at the top of the list, describing him as the most influential figure in human history.
More than 1,500 years after his birth, millions continue to mark his legacy through prayer, study, charity and community events.
The turnout in Bradford reflected the global impact of that tradition.