Mosque members gathered to condemn the desecration of the Quran in Sweden.

Members of the Gravesend and Dartford Muslim Association protested outside the Civic Centre, Gravesend on Friday.

Last month, during the religious holiday, Eid al-Adha, a man in Sweden is reported to have burnt the Islamic holy book outside of a mosque.

The man also reportedly placed a strip of bacon on the Quran and then stamped on it repeatedly.

Consumption of pork is forbidden in the religion and is considered ‘haram’.

A spokesman for the association said: “A day where we celebrate the completion of our holy pilgrimage Hajj and worship Allah, that same day, our precious and holy Quran was being mercilessly burnt outside Stockholm Mosque in Sweden.”

“This was therefore done with the clear intention to cause maximum hurt and offence to all Muslims across the world.”

There has been protests from Muslims worldwide as a response.

On Friday afternoon, muslims from the Gravesend Central Mosque and Shah Jalal Mosque got together for a solidarity gathering.

During a speech at the chairman of the association, and Gravesend Central Mosque, Bilal Farooq said: “We, as a community, condemn the act of burning the Quran, or any book of faith.

“It is not a matter of religion alone but a matter of fundamental human decency. We stand here, not in anger, but in love, peace, and unity.

“In the face of ignorance, let us promote understanding. In the face of disrespect, let us uphold respect and honor for all faiths.”

Earlier this year, a similar demonstration occured in Sweden by a far right individual outside the Turkish embassy.

The acts have sparked a controversial debate over free speech and discrimination against religions and minorities.