Councillor Nickie Aiken - Cabinet Member of Westminster Council
Westminster Council Cabinet Member - Councillor Nickie Aiken visited the Islamic Cultural Centre to meet the Director General Dr Ahmad Al Duabayan to give an update on the succesful launch of the safer giving campaign during Ramadan 2016.
Cllr Nickie Aiken, Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Westminster City Council, said: "London, and especially Westminster, is one of the most popular destinations in the world for Middle Eastern visitors and a wonderful place to spend the summer."
"Ramadan is a time of charitable giving and people have the right to feel confident that their generosity is not abused. We are increasingly aware of beggars targeting Muslims in London and abusing their charity, particularly before and during Ramadan." said Dr Dubayan Director General of The London Central Mosque.
Councillor Nickie Aiken and her colleagues from Westminister Council were given a guided tour of the Centre and the Exhibition Halls.