Turkish community gathers at annual fair in London

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - A mosque in North London held on Sunday its traditional summer fair bringing UK's Turkish diaspora together.

A variety of homemade traditional Turkish food, drinks and desserts were up for sale at the fair organized by the Aziziye Mosque in Stoke Newington.

Books, clothes and accessories were also sold as part of the fair.

A large number of children accompanied their parents and played at the portable playground set up outside the mosque.

A kiosk for henna painting was also set up.

The event opened its door at 11 a.m. local time (1000 GMT) and will continue until 6 p.m. (1700GMT).