Mufti Helal Hahmood of the Jalalabad Jamay Masjid, Oldham Mosques Council and Oldham Interfaith Forum has been awarded and MBE in the New Year's Honours for services to Community Cohesion in Oldham.
On the 9th January a event was held to celebrate the award at the Jalalabad Jamay Masjid in Glodwick where he was also presented with an award commemorating his achievement on behalf of Oldham Council.