An Imam from Leicester has been honoured with a new street sign in his name after over 40 years of service to Leicester's Muslim community.
Hadhrat Shaykh Maulana Adam Sahib is a patron of Jame Mosque in Asfordby Street in Spinney Hills, where a public area has been newly named Shaykh Adam Square.
Jame Mosque and Community Centre has stood as a pillar to the Muslim community since it was established in 1977.
Shaykh Adam Sahib, 85, has been one of the senior leading Imams at the mosque for over 40 years and is revered as a community leader who has taught multiple generations.
A sign was officially unveiled at a special community gathering where Shaykh Adam gave a short speech.
Iqbal Mandala is a chairman of the mosque who said he has been "under Shaykh Adam's wing since the age of 12".
He told LeicestershireLive: "Initially Shaykh Adam didn't want to do it, he didn't ask for the sign - he's very humble but we as a community wanted to honour him.
"When he was younger people would knock on his door 24 hours a day to seek advice or just have someone to talk to and he's always been there for people."
Shaykh Adam is known within Leicester as an advocate for community cohesion.
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"We're not an isolated community we like to work with people and that's a big part of what he has pushed over the years," chairman Iqbal added.
"It's nice that it is being recognised by the authorities."
The idea for the new sign was initiated by Leicester East MP Keith Vaz who is a longtime supporter of the mosque.
"I am delighted that the city is honouring a man who has done so much for bringing communities together," Mr Vaz said.
Suleman Nagdi from the Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO) said: "This is entirely a fitting recognition to a man who has served tirelessly for all of his life in providing spiritual and educational support and guidance to the Muslim community - and also being a leader in directing and contributing to the social cohesion of our city."
"I know he will be humbled by this recognition which I know he never sought for himself."
The area of Spinney Hills that the sign has been erected in acts as congregational spot for worshippers of the nearby mosque and in the past was commonly used as a play area by children.
Iqbal said: "It's not just a sign, it has a lot of significance to people in this area.
"Although we usually honour someone after they have passed, this is a fantastic acknowledgement of someone who has done so much and is still with us."
