Hundreds of members of Yorkshire’s Muslim community are expected to attend a Valentine’s Day dinner in Bradford in aid of the Haiti earthquake appeal.

Organisers hope Sunday’s event at the Aagrah Midpoint Restaurant in Thornbury will raise thousands of pounds to help people affected by the disaster, which claimed more than 230,000 lives and left three million people displaced.

Islamic Relief, which is organising the event along with Global Promise and The Hamara Centre, was the only British-based Muslim charity in Haiti following the earthquake.

The organisation, which is also the only Muslim charity to be part of the Disasters Emergency Committee, was the first aid agency to set up an organised camp for internally-displaced people.

The charity’s regional manager Wasim Aslam said: “Traditionally, the Asian community in Bradford has always put on a fundraiser to help people in areas affected by disasters. The Bradford community has always risen to the challenge to help people in need.”

Mohammed Aslam, managing director of The Aagrah Group of Restaurants, which has raised more than £1 million for charity during the last 27 years said: “Aagrah advocates humanitarian aid which provides resources to relieve suffering and rebuild lives. We are privileged to be working with Islamic Relief and committed to make this event a great success.”

The charity, which plans to stay in Haiti until reconstruction gets under way, is setting up its own offices in the country and will provide aid as long there is need.

To donate to Islamic Relief, visit the charity’s website at islamic-relief.com.