Deputy PM pops in for Iftar

The Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Nick Clegg, joined Islamic Relief at the annual Ramadan Iftar dinner, held at the Institute of Directors, London.

The Iftar dinner marked the launch of Islamic Relief’s Ramadan campaign which is raising money to help the 14 million people affected by the flooding in Pakistan.

The 200 guests at the Iftar were joined by the Secretary of State for Development, Andrew Mitchell, and entrepreneur James Caan. The Deputy Prime Minister spoke to guests about the spirit of Ramadan and Islamic Relief’s response to the Pakistan floods.

Mr Clegg said; “I am really, truly, honoured to be here in the month of Ramadan, a month of spirituality, of generosity, of compassion and of empathy.

“I come here full of admiration for what Islamic Relief does. What you are doing is an example to us all. You are responding with the moral and organisational leadership which I think, frankly, has been lacking from the international community as a whole.”

Jehangir Malik, Islamic Relief UK Director, said, “It was our honour to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State to our Ramadan celebration. We deeply appreciate their messages of support to Islamic Relief, but more importantly their pledge to continue to help the survivors of the Pakistan floods.”

Islamic Relief has raised 2.7 million pounds in the UK, but still more is needed to assist the 14 million people affected by the floods. To donate to Islamic Relief’s Ramadan Appeal please visit www.islamic-relief.org.uk