Worcester is set to host a special event to mark the International Day of Peace.

Worcester City Council is organising its first Peace Day event as part of events to celebrate the day across the world.

Starting at 11.15am and ending at 12.45pm on Saturday, September 21, Cathedral Square will host the free event, which will feature songs, recitations, speeches, and the laying of candlelights and flowers.

A moment of unified silence is set for midday, following which a peace flag will be hoisted.

The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Mel Allcott, one of the speakers at the event, said: "In Worcester we will be thinking about and focusing on peace for the day.

"I am very proud that in our city we build bridges across our communities by spreading the message of love not hate."

The city council's Deputy Leader and Communities Committee Chair, Councillor Jabba Riaz is leading the event organisation team.

He said: "There has never been a better time to come together and unite in a call for peace across the world.

"This event will reflect the City Council’s objective of bringing together communities of all faiths and backgrounds.

“We’d love to see people join us for Peace Day so we can unite under the umbrella of humanity and bring all cultures and people together.

"We welcome everybody to join us at Cathedral Square for the event."

Alongside the milestone event celebrating its 25th anniversary, Worcester will soon after hold the Faith Conference at The Guildhall, running between 1.30pm and 3pm.

Representatives across a range of faiths and beliefs will get together to share aspirations, achievements and challenges they face.

Ms Allcott said: "We would like to see as many faiths and beliefs as possible represented at the Faith Conference to reflect Worcester’s diverse community."

The free event requires reservations for tickets, which can be made at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worcester-faith-conference-tickets-957344793047.