25 July 2011 BBC News

More than 30,000 Muslims have taken part in an annual gathering in Hampshire to re-affirm their rejection of violence and extremism.

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community from 50 countries held the Jalsa Salana festival at East Worldham, near Alton.

During the three-day event, the Union Jack was raised and participants formed a human chain.

Basarat Nazir explained the significance of the gathering.

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