New York, United States – The 35th annual Muslim Day Parade marched down New York’s Madison Avenue on Sunday afternoon, with a strong focus on Kashmir and Muslim unity.

Organisers estimated that nearly 3,000 people attended the parade, which celebrated Muslim Americans of different heritage.

“The Muslim Day Parade’s goal has been to celebrate all the accomplishments, highlight the achievements, show the vibrant cultures and the diversity that is embellished in our religion,” Farris Fayyaz, chairman of the parade, told Al Jazeera.

Adams Fofana, from Ivory Coast, who has been attending the parade for six years, said he loves coming here because it is a reminder of the diversity of the Muslim community. “Every time we come here, I see the different ways about the Muslim [communities],” he said.

“I love it; even the clothing like a hat, when I see an Arabian hat or an African hat, it’s a lot of differences, but I love it.”