Peterborough Islamic Centre keeping residents informed and entertained during Ramadan lockdown

The HIC is providing crucial services with the help of a strong team of volunteers who are in regular contact with vulnerable residents.

This team of dedicated multi-lingual volunteers undertakes many activities to reach all members of the local community, from organising food shopping and prescription deliveries to those who cannot access them otherwise, offering someone to talk to for people experiencing loneliness, and delivering PPE to those who require it.

The Husaini Islamic Centre has also created a ‘broadcast team’ using state of the art technology to produce sermons, lectures and prayers to be streamed into Peterborough homes. They also host weekly quizzes as well as providing people with the appropriate technology to access these online benefits.

Rizwan Rahemtulla, President of the Husaini Islamic Centre, said: “No-one could have predicted that this pandemic would affect us in such a way, whereby places of worship would have to close in order to protect all our communities from infection and of course to not over-stretch the NHS staff who are all doing a sterling job.

“However, we must always look for the positive; this pandemic has brought all of society closer together, has made us less selfish and urged us to look after each other regardless of any difference.

“I am very proud of my members who have come forward to volunteer their services to help those who need it during this difficult time.

“If you need our help, please get in touch by texting or phoning our dedicated helpline 07950 320984. We will do what we can - we are in this together and together we will be successful.”

The Muslim festival of Ramadan starts today and will be continuing until Saturday, 23 May.