Muslim group tidy up ‘dirty’ Huddersfield town centre on New Year’s Day

Members of Huddersfield’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Association filled sacks full of rubbish, from drinks cans to takeaway wrappers, during their annual New Year’s Day litter pick which began around 8am following prayers at the mosque. Plastic litters grabbers, gloves and bin bags were provided by Kirklees Council as around 20 people braved cold weather to collect litter on New Street, Westgate and around Market Place. They filled several sacks over a period of around two hours.

The youngest litter picker was Mo, 10, from Huddersfield, who was passionate about protecting the environment. While collecting litter, he wondered why it was there in the first place, saying: “I thought ‘why is it so dirty – why are there chips on the floor?’ People could help by doing litter picking, using bins and recycling things.”

Fatihul-haq, external affairs secretary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Huddersfield, said the town centre looked ‘spotless’ after the event. He added: “Our goal is to foster community spirit, instil positive values in our younger generation, and raise awareness about the importance of collective efforts in maintaining a healthy, clean, and harmonious environment.

“We firmly believe that through love, dialogue, and mutual respect, we can build a society that thrives on peace and understanding. This event is part of our wider commitment to serving humanity under our community’s motto: ‘Love for All, Hatred for None.’

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