بريطانيا: شرطة مانشستر تستعد لتأمين احتفالات المسلمين بالعيد

- خبر من مصادر إنجليزية.

أكدت شرطة "مانشستر" البريطانية أنها تجري استعداداتها لتأمين احتفالات المسلمين الذين يتوافدون كل عام على منطقة "روشاليم" للاحتفال بالعيد، وأشارت الشرطة اتخاذها إجراءات حماية المسلمين وتنظيم المشكلات المرورية البسيطة التي تنتج عن الازدحام.

وقد عملت الشرطة على تنظيم الإجراءات اللازمة بالتعاون مع "جمعية تجار روشاليم"، و"مجلس المساجد"، و"مجلس محلي مدينة مانشستر"؛ حيث تكثّف الشرطة من تواجدها وزيادة أعداد الدوريات الأمنية واتخاذ الإجراءات الصارمة تجاه السلوكيات المخالفة للأمن والسلم والنظام العام، وتخصيص الأرقام والعناوين لتسجيل الشكاوى، خاصةً مع تأكيد "برنارد بريست" - العضو التنفيذي بخدمات الحي - على أن العيد يمثل يومًا مهمًا لدى المسلمين، ويفخر الحي بتوافد المسلمين عليه في هذه الأيام. المصدر: شبكة الألوكة.

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Police in Manchester are preparing for the Muslim religious holiday, Eid-ul-Adha

Police in Manchester are preparing for visitors to come to the city to celebrate the Muslim religious holiday, Eid-ul-Adha.

The festival, which marks the holy pilgrimage of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca will be celebrated between 25 and 26 October 2012. The religious holiday is an opportunity for Muslims to thank god for the blessings they have received.

Each year the Rusholme area of Manchester attracts thousands of people into the city who visit as part of the festivities. Greater Manchester Police will play their part to ensure the communities and those visiting are kept safe and that there is minimal traffic disruption to the area.

The Force has been working with the support of the Rusholme Traders Association, the Council of Mosques and Manchester City Council to ensure safe and trouble-free celebrations.

During the course of the two-day event officers will increase patrols in the area and will have a visible presence along the Wilmslow Road corridor and surrounding area. Any reports of crime, antisocial behaviour and public disorder will be responded to by police. Those concerned over traffic and the number of vehicles in and around the surrounding area is asked to contact Manchester City Council direct.

Superintendent Serena Kennedy for the South Manchester Division, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Muslim community ‘Eid Mubarak’ and can I also appeal to those visiting the area to enjoy the festivities in the most peaceful and responsible way. This is a joyous occasion and celebrations should reflect this. Anyone wishing to bring or cause problems is asked to stay away.

“During the recent Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in August our officers arrested 15 people for offences such as possession of cannabis, breaching direction to leave notices and drink driving. While we don’t wish to cause anyone any alarm our patrols will be increased in the main Wilmslow Road area to ensure everyone can enjoy the occasion. Any crime or antisocial behaviour will be dealt with swiftly so that there is minimal disruption to the community.

“Eid is an important date in the Muslim calendar and we are extremely proud that Rusholme is a focal point for Muslim communities throughout the UK. This festival traditionally attracts a large amount of visitors to Manchester and they will be given a warm welcome.”

Councillor Bernard Priest, Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services,

said: “Rusholme is an important focal point for members of Greater Manchester’s Muslim community and we’re working closely with police, businesses and members of the community to make sure the celebrations remain safe and trouble-free.”

The restaurants of Rusholme’s famous ‘Curry Mile’ will remain open during Eid. Car parks are located behind the Shere Khan restaurant (off Walmer Street), on Thurloe Street and Hathersage Road.

If any members of the community would like to discuss any issues in relation to Eid, either before during or after the event, please call the Longsight Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 4223 or email longsight@gmp.police.uk.