East London Mosque Raises £60,000 to Support Earthquake Victims

The devastating earthquakes, which struck both countries on Monday, have sadly taken the lives of over 20,000 thousand people, caused widespread damage and left thousands homeless. In partnership with Islamic Relief, Diyanet UK and other UK charity partners, the East London Mosque has been working to provide aid to those affected by the earthquakes. A fundraising collection took place after Friday prayers with Islamic Relief today after a passionate plea for donations by Islamic Relief’s UK Director, Tufail Hussain. Ümit Yalçın, Turkish Ambassador to the UK, sent a message of support which was read out after the Friday prayers. However, he commended the East London Mosque and the community for its efforts in trying to help fundraise. “I am touched by the compassion of our sisters and brothers in the UK, especially from the East London Mosque, for collecting funds to aid the survivors of the recent earthquakes.” "We are truly touched by the generosity of our community, who have come together in their time of need to support our brothers and sisters in Turkey and Syria," said Dr Abdullah Faliq, a Trustee for the East London Mosque who has been coordinating with charity partners in Türkiye and Syria. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy, and we hope these donations will help make an impact in their lives after having lost everything. The East London Mosque will continue to fundraise for earthquake victims in the coming weeks to ensure more vital aid can reach those who need it through its charity partners. [ENDS] We send your donations through our charity partners to aid the earthquake victims – please give whatever you can afford at this time of great need.