Tributes paid to co-founder of popular Birmingham Mega Mela

Mohammed Saleem's family could be proud of the legacy he left behind, his friend saidTributes have been paid to the co-founder of a popular festival regularly attended by tens of thousands of people.The Alum Rock taxi driver is survived by his wife and five children.

Shaukat Mahmood, Mr Saleem's best friend and chair of the Mega Mela, said the news was yet to sink in. Mr Saleem had suffered a cardiac arrest.The festival, held in Ward End Park, now sees more than 10,000 people turn out each year. Mr Mahmood, 52, said he lived a short drive away from Mr Saleem's home and was by his side as medical staff attempted to resuscitate him.

He described his friend as a family man who cared about his community and would leave a massive hole in the lives of those who knew him."He was at the forefront of any event in the community."The grieving friend added Mr Saleem's family could be proud of the legacy he had left behind."Galaxy Cars where he worked has opened a tribute page and thousands of people have made comments.

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