Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Birmingham's Mega Mela co-founder Mohammed Saleem. The well-known community figure worked tirelessly around Alum Rock to improve the lives of others.
Mr Saleem, 53, died earlier this month of a heart attack leaving behind five children, a one-year-old grandaughter and many family and friends. An estimated 5,000 worshippers filled the Zia Ul Quran Mosque in Saltley for prayers, with more said to be standing outside during the evening service on Monday, November 13.
They said on their Facebook page: "This is a big loss for our community as brother Saleem was a regular member of our congregation, a pillar of our community and a great personality in Alum Rock."
His son Khayaam Saleem, had previously thanked everyone who shared a beloved memory or photo of his father. He said: "It touches our hearts to know he will be remembered by so many. In loving memory of my dear father and best friend, who taught me everything I know and loved me unconditionally. I will continue your legacy the best I can Inshallah.
"You have left a big hole in our hearts and will be deeply missed. Life will never be the same again, Until we meet again. Love you Abu."
Birmingham City Council environment boss Coun Majid Mahmood said: "I was blessed to be able to join in the janaza (funeral) prayer at the Zia Ul Quran masjid in Alum Rock and I believe it was one of the largest funeral prayers in the city with more than 5000 in attendance.
"This is testimony to the high level of love and respect that people in the city held for Mohammed Saleem."
Cousin Javid Iqbal, from Alum Rock, wrote: "Gone but our sal will never be forgotten that's for sure.. a man that has left many many fond memories subahalalh. As a family he will be so so so dearly missed only we know what he meant to us all.
A man to brighten any gathering with his presence, humble, polite, smiling, going out of his way to make all have a smile. No words are enough to explain what sal was, i mean that from bottom of heart.
"Gentle giant. Pure class."
