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Prince Charles's Muslim honour

Feb 9, 2010, 12:57 GMT

Britain's Prince Charles was the guest of honour at a celebration of Sufi Muslim culture yesterday (08.02.10).

The future king was greeted by artists, religious leaders and musicians as he arrived at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground, before being taken into a hall.

Once inside he was entertained by whirlers in traditional dress, who performed a musical recitation of the Holy Quran.

Host Sheikh Mohammed Hisham Kabbani, spiritual leader of the Sufi Muslim order, told Charles how he and his mother Queen Elizabeth were in their "hearts".

The Spirituality in Action event celebrates the contributions of Sufi culture and heritage to modern day British life, and highlights the importance of religion and freedom of expression on the lives of young people.

It shows how Sufism has positively influenced contemporary British society through its unique traditions and cultural practices.

Britain's Prince Charles was the guest of honour at a celebration of Sufi Muslim culture yesterday (08.02.10).The future king was greeted by artists, religious leaders and musicians as he arrived at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground, before being taken into a hall.Once inside he was entertained by whirlers in traditional dress, who performed a musical recitation of the Holy Quran.Host Sheikh Mohammed Hisham Kabbani, spiritual leader of the Sufi Muslim order, told Charles how he and his mother Queen Elizabeth were in their "hearts".The Spirituality in Action event celebrates the contributions of Sufi culture and heritage to modern day British life, and highlights the importance of religion and freedom of expression on the lives of young people. It shows how Sufism has positively influenced contemporary British society through its unique traditions and cultural practices.