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People across the UK united in solidarity with Muslims after vile letters were sent promoting “Punish a Muslim Day” to take place today.

Campaign group Stand Up To Racism worked with Muslim groups, mosques and other faith and community groups to arrange a “Day of Solidarity”, with more than 20 events scheduled across the country.

Eight of the events, which encourage Brits to say “No to Islamophobia”, were arranged in London at local action groups including Lewisham, Islington and Haringey.

Meanwhile #LoveAMuslimDay events were planned in Nottingham, Bradford, Wakefield, Sheffield and Leeds after the hashtag was inspired by an alternative letter circulated by the charity Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND).

Event organisers in Lewisham wrote on Facebook: “Join us in Lewisham to say no to Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred. We stand against any attempt to divide us.”

They added: “We urge all anti-racists to stand together on this day to condemn utterly this act of terrorism against part of our community.

“We will not let any of our brothers and sisters be intimidated in this way. We will not let the racists push us off the streets. We will not let the racists divide us.”

The threatening advert was circulated in London and UK cities last month, asking people to carry out violent acts as part of a points-based game.

The letter stated: “There will be rewards based on action taken”.

It sparked an outpouring of support for Muslim communities, with hundreds gathering at solidarity demonstrations on Tuesday.

Images shared online showed Londoners gathered at various locations across the capital, including Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Newham.

Supporters held banners which read: “I’m standing up to Islamophobia.”

In Islington, people gathered at the steps of the Town Hall to hear speeches from local councillors at the “Respect a Muslim” rally.

And all over the UK from Oxford to Manchester, Bradford, Edinburgh and Bolton, people showed their support.

Meanwhile, others voiced their concerns over Islamophobia and hate crime on Twitter.

Tom Hayes, councillor for St Clement’s, Oxford, tweeted: “Standing in solidarity with all British Muslims. #PunishAMuslimDay is disgusting and Islamophobia has no place in our society.

"Proud to live in a city that stands together to defeat hate today and every day ✊ #DayOfSolidarity”

Gareth Morgan wrote: “The best response to the hateful punish a Muslim day is solidarity and a whole community saying #NoToIslamophobia.”

While Sheila Lang said: “On this day some wish to fill with hate through ‘hate a Muslim day’, we stand by the Muslim community and our Muslim friends.

"We will not stand by and allow this to happen unchecked. Hate of any kind has NO place in this world #NoToIslamophobia #RageagainstRacism."