The Prophet Muhammad's birthday on Sunday saw one of the biggest-ever gatherings of Muslims in Keighley.

More than 3,000 people from the town and surrounding areas took part in the annual procession.

The aim was to present a message of unity, peace, love, togetherness, respect and care for neighbours.

The procession was organised by Keighley Muslim Association and began and ended at the group's Central Jamia Mosque, in Emily Street. Afterwards the walkers went inside to hear Islamic scholars tell stories about different aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet.

Sajid Khan, the association's community liaison officer, said: "The most important part is focusing upon the character of the Prophet, on his teachings, sufferings, and how he forgave even his most bitter enemies.

"Muslims think about the leadership of the Prophet, his bravery, wisdom, preaching and his final triumph over the Meccans."

The procession took in Lawkholme Lane, North Street, Cavendish Street and Bradford Road. The procession was headed by the Chief Imam, Professor Syed Ahmed Hussain Tirmazi from Halifax, Pir Syed Delaar Hussain Shah from the Ghousia Mosque in Keighley, Hafiz Mouin Uddin, Hafiz Abdul Kadar and minister John Hudson from the Keighley Shared Church.