Community groups from across the Pennines gathered at Accrington station for an Eid celebration earlier this Spring.

The event brought together people from communities from Bradford and Blackburn to mark the end of Ramadan.

The group took part in a Hijab tutorial and a demonstration of henna hand painting, before making their way to the Raza Jamia Mosque, where they shared a vegetarian fusion lunch in the community centre.

The event was funded by the Community Rail Network.

Community Rail Lancashire’s rail education development officer, Shahiesta Raja, said: “The Eid Express was a really positive start to Community Rail Week.

"The event encompassed the whole idea of connecting Muslim and non-Muslim communities from Blackburn, Accrington and Bradford.

"I’d like to thank The Raza Jamia Mosque and Stations of Welcome for extending such a warm reception to our guests; to Northern Trains for providing group transport to Accrington and the Community Rail network for organising this week of celebration and for their financial support towards this event.”