Muslims spread festive cheer at Sheffield nursing home

A group of Muslims in Sheffield have been spreading festive cheer by giving out gifts at a city nursing home.
By Dan Hayes
Published 22nd Dec 2019, 19:29 GMT
Updated 23rd Dec 2019, 16:46 GMT
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The An-Nasiha group from Burngreave visited Pexton Grange nursing home to give presents to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, which this year fell in November.

Organiser, Zia Ul Islam Khan said the visit was ‘a beautiful way to follow the prophet’s teachings’, combining looking after the elderly as well as giving out gifts.

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The An-Nasiha group at Pexton Grange nursing home in Burngreave.The An-Nasiha group at Pexton Grange nursing home in Burngreave.
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The gifts included toiletries, board games, towels, warm socks, puzzle books, photo frames, chocolates and biscuits.

A cake was also gifted to the staff for their ‘tireless’ work running the home.

Joining the group on the visit was Imam Amar Hafiz of Jamia Masjid Abu Bakr from Rotherham.

Zia added the group wanted to thank everyone who supported the cause, especially Sajid from Swift pharmacy in Burngreave who arranged the visit.

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