Royal Voluntary Service Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean attended the Iftar celebrations held at the Bexhill-on-Sea mosque.
He addressed the 150 attendees at the event and commented on how Iftar is a culturally rich event of celebrations used by the Islamic Community as an opportunity to welcome members of the wider community to a celebrational meal to mark the break of Ramadan.
Lord Brett said " It is a privilege to join you at this auspicious event promoting good will, harmony, charity, unity and community, thanks be to everyone here who has volunteered to put this event on. "
Brett went on to say that " volunteers are the backbone and heartbeat of communities and as such make a real difference by adding social value to the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. "
County Councillor Abul Azad attended the event.
Cllr Azad is the current Vice Chairman of East Sussex County Council and the Past Mayor of Bexhill on sea.
Other guests included property philanthropist Sheikh Abid Gulzar and ward Councillor Christine Bayliss.
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Volunteers and special guests attending the Bexhill-on-Sea Islamic Centre Iftar celebrations Photo: Submitted
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Cllr Abul Azad and Lord Brett McLean Photo: Submitted
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Iftar celebrations held at Bexhill Mosque Photo: Submitted
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Cllr Azad, Sheikh Gulzar and Lord Brett McLean Photo: Submitted