Muslims gave out a simple gift as a gesture to promote neighbourly kindness.
The legendary West London Islamic Centre (WLIC) and Mosque ice cream van took to the streets of Ealing on May 25 on a mission to serve as many fresh ice cream cones to people for free.
Official figures counted 372 delicious Mr Whippy style vanilla ice cream cones that were distributed to people across busy high streets, parks, shopping centres and quiet residential areas.
The mosque's van attracted the attention of hundreds of onlookers including retired pensioners enjoying an afternoon stroll and children enjoying park football during the school half term; all were pleasantly distracted.
One mother said: “It's lovely what you are doing. It really has put a smile on me and my kids' faces because everyone loves ice cream."
Another satisfied resident said: “This proves to me that neighbourly spirit still exists in our community."
WLIC would like to thank Sikander Zaidi for offering his time and service in the hire of his ice cream van, as well as the volunteers who assisted him and all those who donated towards this local campaign.
