Christian and Muslim services being broadcast on local radio

BBC Radio Lancashire is broadcasting the services

Muslims unable to visit their mosques during the coronavirus crisis can tune into their local BBC station from tomorrow, while a Christian service is being broadcast every Sunday.

Qari Asim MBE, a senior imam in Leeds, will lead reflections on 14 stations at 5-50am. This will become a weekly spot, led by a different Muslim imam each week.

A Christian service is being broadcast each Sunday at 8am on all 39 BBC local radio stations.

Chris Burns, head of BBC Local Radio, said: “Many Muslims will feel a void in their lives where prayers used to be - a feeling that will be magnified as we approach Ramadan.

“Local radio is all about connecting communities and we hope these weekly reflections will go some way to helping Muslims feel a sense of community while they are isolating."

The reflections will be available afterwards on BBC Sounds.