Charity Iftar by Tariq Halal to help London Stratford’s homeless

Since Ramadan is a time of gatherings, I opted to put on this event to bring in the community and hopefully get them together to raise awarenes… – Tariq Halal

A Halal butchers brand will be supporting an east London charity group that feeds the local homeless by holding a charity food event next week.

Working with Just Smiles Original, Tariq Halal butchers has organised a Ramadan iftar event this Monday 25th April at 7pm (fast opens at precisely 8.17pm).

While all proceeds will be going directly to the charity, the money raised will assist Just Smiles continue its vital work in feeding the homeless in the Stratford area for yet another year.

Sponsored by Tariq Halal’s state-of-the-art franchise store in Stratford Shopping Centre, branch owner, Shukur Ali, told FtLion: “Stratford is home to my business, and as such I personally believe we should always strive to improve these area’s related to our businesses.”

Shukur added: “I have been supporting Newark Youth London charity organisation for over 5 years now and they have a separately run campaign known as JustSmiles.Original. The charity work fundraises for the homeless rough sleepers and those most in need in our communities.

“Since Ramadan is a time of gatherings, I opted to put on this event to bring in the community and hopefully get them together to raise awareness and provide my support and give back to the community.”

Tickets to the Iftar Gathering are available now at £25 per person with up to 300 seats available at the Impression Venue on Milner Road (E15 3AD) which includes free parking.

The event is open to people of all faiths and none, with tickets purchasable now by calling Meghna on 07904 198590 or Zia on 07985 192650.