HICC hosted an Eid party on Sunday 31 July 2016.

People from all backgrounds, Muslims, non Muslims mingled together in a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, listened to presentations shared delicious food while children enjoyed bouncy castle, face painting and much more.

Romford Recorder reported the following:

“Hundreds attend Eid party at Havering Islamic Cultural Centre”

More than 300 people attended the Eid Party. Celebrating the end of the fasting period of Ramadan, members of the Centre served warm meals to families, Havering mayor Cllr Philippa Crowder and police officers, who joined them at Waterloo Road, Romford, on Sunday.”

Members of the Neighbourhood safety team and Redbridge mayor Cllr Gurdial Bhamra also attended the party.

There were plenty of games for children, including face painting, while guests were given a tour of the mosque and a brief presentation of Islam.

Secretary at the centre Pervez Badruddin said the day was “excellent”. “It’s very important to get all the communities together under one umbrella. I was over the moon,” he added.