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<p>The Government recognises the contribution that people of faith can make to their
own local communities and to wider society. Freedom of religious observance for all
citizens is a fundamental principle of a free society and people draw on a range of
sources to define and express their identity. The Government has no overarching role
in regulating personal belief or faith. There are already several international days
of prayer, i.e. All Saints Day and Women’s World Day of Prayer.</p><p> </p><p>As well
as these, faith leaders regularly come together to pray for specific issues. Recently,
Lord Ahmad took part in a prayer vigil at Westminster Cathedral for Iraq with leading
members of faith communities from around the country.</p>
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