Mosque praised by Andy Burnham just held terrorist's funeral

Manchester mosque praised by Andy Burnham holds funeral for Taliban terrorist

A Manchester mosque visited and praised by Andy Burnham earlier this year has held a funeral for a convicted terrorist and former Taliban fighter serving multiple life sentences.Munir Farooqi, who died in prison at the end of September aged 69, was buried following a janazah, or Muslim funeral, at Manchester Central Mosque on September 30.More than 100 people are said to have attended the service, including members of Farooqi's family. According…

UK mosque holds terrorist's funeral after praise from Andy Burnham

The now-Prime Minister visited the mosque earlier this year alongside Labour MPs and the new Greater Manchester mayor.

Mosque praised by Andy Burnham just held terrorist's funeral

The Prime Minister visited the Manchester Central Mosque in February, when he was mayor of the city, and shared an Iftar meal with worshippers at the mosque.

UK mosque holds terrorist’s funeral after praise from Andy Burnham

A Manchester mosque previously praised by Andy Burnham for its “togetherness” has held a funeral service for a convicted Taliban terrorist who ran a British recruitment ring. The Manchester Central Mosque hosted the janazah (Muslim funeral service) for Munir Farooqi, 69, on September 30. Farooqi died in prison late last month while serving four life […]