Members of the Muslim community came together to show solidarity with Christians.

Muslims from local religious groups got together to visit Rochester Cathedral for the first time in its history, and other churches in response to the terror attacks in Sri Lanka.

Members of the Mosque Association of Kent, the Muslim Scouts, the Medway Arabic School and Misbah Foundation, which works with young Muslims, went to two churches in Gillingham: St Marks Church in Canterbury Street and St Augustine's Church in Rock Avenue.

They also paid a visit to Rochester Cathedral.

Malik Zubair from the Misbah Foundation and who was one of those behind the project, said: "After this tragic attack in Sri Lanka, when the people lost their lives whilst praying in the church, we were very very distressed and we wanted to show our sentiments and feelings to our Christian brothers.

"We contacted the Vicars and they invited us to come. It was to show that we are with them and to show our distress and sad feelings to our friends.

"It was really appreciated and we can see the warm, welcoming response from the congregation.

"My message was that in this difficult time when things are going so wrong all around the world we, the people in Kent and Medway, have to tell to the world that we are together and united.

"There's a lot of common things and similarities in our religions and if we focus on those then we can really promote love and harmony in our community."

The Mosque Association of Kent is planning on more church visits across the county as part of their campaign, called Kent Peace and Unity.