In College Park Infant School we had a whole week of getting to know and celebrate our differences. The motto of the week was:

“Learn to love our differences.”

“Thank you so much for the gift brought to our door today. It was a lovely gesture and a really nice surprise! My mother and I would like to wish you all the best with your new venture in Fontley Road.”

LOCAL Christian and Muslim leaders have joined forces to condemn the film recently made in America that expresses strong, anti-Islamic sentiments – and to condemn violent responses in various parts of the world.

Eid Message from The Bishop of Portsmouth

School children from Peel Common Juniors have enjoyed an insight into the world of Islam. On his first visit to the school in Gosport on 11th May, 2011, Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo shared his experiences of the faith, in support of the children's RE work linked to submission.

Year 5's visit from the Imam

On 20th June 2011 the Year 5's from St Johns CoE School, Gosport were very fortunate to be visited by Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo from the Al Mahdi Centre in Fareham, accompanied by Sister Zainab Rahim, a youth from the community.They worked with two groups for an hour each and shared information about their faith, the Islamic community and lifestyle. The children had lots of questions for them and had a fascinating morning.

The Chaplaincy Team at the Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital arranged a training session on 21st May, 2011.This is part of the Continuous Development programme for Chaplains Assistants. The programme included a presentation by Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo, Resident Alim/Imam at Al Mahdi Wessex Centre, and a workshop conducted by Reverend Jeanette Power, Team Chaplain at the QA Hospital.

As part of a move to promote Interfaith Activity and Community Cohesion Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo from the Al Mahdi Centre in Fareham spent a lesson talking on the theme of· 'What does it mean to be a Muslim?' to a class of Year 8 students.